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All Nations Invited to Join BRICS Said ‘Yes’ to Membership: Russian Diplomat

[Aug 27, 2023 1:30 AM] The six countries that received an invitation to become members of BRICS at its summit have confirmed their decision to join the bloc, one of Russia’s top diplomats unveiled. The high-ranking official added that at this point in time it would be…

BRICS Discussing Single Unit of Account, Alternative to Dollar, Russian Finance Minister Says

[Aug 24, 2023 3:00 AM] The BRICS members are mulling over the possible launch of a common unit of account, Russia’s Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov unveiled. This would be an alternative to the U.S. dollar that can be used to denote the cost of some commodities, for…

US Dollar to Remain Major Global Currency, South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa Says

[Aug 17, 2023 1:30 AM] BRICS plans to discuss trade in national currencies at its summit but de-dollarization is not on the agenda, South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa stated. The talks in Johannesburg next week will also focus on the expansion of the bloc of emerging economies…

BRICS Is No Joke, Bloc Could Become G7 Counterpart, Experts Say

[Aug 14, 2023 3:00 AM] The BRICS challenge to the world’s established economic order is not a joke, according to experts in the field of international relations. Now that the bloc, which unites leading emerging markets, accounts for over a quarter of the global gross…

BRICS Expansion to Make West Recognize New World Order, De-Dollarization: UAE Professor

[Aug 11, 2023 5:30 PM] The accession of new members will allow BRICS to push the West to accept changes in international relations, an expert from UAE has been quoted as stating. That’s valid in particular for cross-border trade and de-dollarization, said Mohamed El…

Next Year’s BRICS Summit to Gather More Than 5 Leaders, Russian Diplomat Predicts

[Jul 23, 2023 11:30 PM] Moscow expects the number of leaders participating in the 2024 BRICS summit to be greater than five, according to a high-ranking Russian diplomat. The statement comes as the five-member organization prepares to discuss its enlargement at its…

BRICS Leaders to Talk Expansion at August Summit, Host Confirms

[Jul 19, 2023 1:30 AM] The leaders of the BRICS states will discuss the organization’s enlargement when they meet in South Africa, the country’s president indicated. The summit is set take place in August when over a dozen countries will hope to be given a path to…

Trade Bloc of Former Soviet States Ditches Dollar in 90% of Settlements

[May 27, 2023 2:00 PM] Trading within a Russia-led regional organization has effectively moved away from the U.S. dollar, according to the deputy head of the Russian government. The use of national currencies in the bloc’s transactions has reached around 90%, the…

CBDC Debate Heats Up: BIS Project Sparks Controversy Among Critics; Lynette Zang Warns of Dangers of CBDCs

[Apr 16, 2023 1:30 PM] During the weekend, discussions about central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, trended on social media as many people believe the idea will result in increased financial surveillance and a totalitarian monetary system. In a recent interview…

Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations

[Mar 7, 2023 10:30 PM] The organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. The association fears the Russian Federation may lag behind other nations if it maintains its conservative approach towards new…

Former FTX US President lashes out at 'insecure' SBF in 49-part Twitter thread rant

[Jan 14, 2023 11:03 PM] Harrison said Bankman-Fried threatened to fire him on the spot and would destroy his professional reputation if he continued to confront the former FTX CEO.

Binance Joins Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

[Jan 9, 2023 6:30 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has become a member of an organization providing training for sanctions compliance. With the move, part of efforts to improve its capabilities in this field, the largest trading platform for digital assets joins a…

Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Expose Members of Crypto Fraud Scheme Making €200 Million a Year

[Nov 14, 2022 3:00 AM] A report shows Ukrainian Cyberpolice identified members of a group that defrauded people around the world through fake crypto investment offers. The criminal organization maintained offices and customer service centers with thousands of employees…