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BRICS eyes CBDC, fast payment linkages, says RBI Governor
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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
BRICS nations are discussing linking their Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and fast payment systems like India's UPI to enable cheaper and faster cross-border payments, with India advocating for this agenda at the 2026 BRICS summit.
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You face a new opportunity as BRICS nations move to connect digital currencies and fast payment networks for trade. If your fintech or payments firm handles cross-border flows, the upcoming summit's decisions could reshape cost and speed advantages in these corridors.
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