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The economic bloc known as BRICS â made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa â is advancing discussions around a potential digital currency or alternative settlement system aimed at reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in global trade.
For decades, the dollar has dominated cross-border transactions, energy markets, and central bank reserves â supported by infrastructure like SWIFT. However, several BRICS members have faced sanctions or financial restrictions tied to the dollar-based system, accelerating efforts to explore alternative mechanisms.
The objective isnât to eliminate the dollar overnight, but to expand trade settlement options and increase financial autonomy among emerging economies. A shared digital settlement framework could allow members to transact directly in local currencies or through a new digital unit of account.
That said, launching a credible alternative requires trust, liquidity, legal alignment, and global acceptance â all significant hurdles.
If progress continues, this could mark a gradual shift toward a more multipolar financial system, where global trade is less concentrated around a single currency.
Markets will be watching closely.