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BRICS to Discuss Alternative Payment Platforms at Upcoming Summit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that a report on alternative payment systems for BRICS nations will be presented at an upcoming summit in Kazan. The proposal, led by Brazilian…

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Lavrov Says He Agrees With Donald Trump on US Sanctions Weakening Dollar’s Status

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the negative effects of U.S. sanctions on the dollar and the American economy. Lavrov agreed that…

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How China’s Economic Slowdown Will Transform Global Trade, Expert Insights

China’s slowing economy is poised to redefine its global trade relationships, particularly with the Global South. Assistant professor Ning Leng of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy discussed how…

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BRICS Beats Dollar Dependence: National Currency Settlements Exceed USD Payments

The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using…

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China’s Anti-Crypto Policies Threaten to Ripple Through Its Gaming Market

Chinese authorities’ recent actions to define crypto as a money laundering tool could influence the performance of its billion-dollar gaming industry. SCMP’s Hugh Harsono argues that these measures may affect…

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Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies

New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20…

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BRICS Payment Platforms Gain Momentum as US Dollar Alternatives, Says Russian Official

BRICS’ new payment platforms, which offer alternatives to the U.S. dollar and euro, are attracting global attention, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These systems enable countries to conduct…

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China Moves to Address Crypto Money Laundering Activities With New Law Draft Revision

China is moving to update its legislation to tackle new money and cryptocurrency money laundering crimes. The Chinese Congress is set to introduce new money laundering concepts in the second…

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Saudi Minister Hints at 86 Million Tonnes of Petroyuan Adoption, States Country Is ‘Open to New Ideas’

Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, stated that while the petroyuan – the use of the Chinese currency to settle oil shipments – was not “substantial to…

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FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected…

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