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India, China, South Africa, Russia and Brazil discuss a major financial shift that could ...
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
BRICS nations—India, China, South Africa, Russia, and Brazil—are discussing linking their fast payment systems and Central Bank Digital Currencies to streamline international payments, reduce costs, and promote local currencies in global trade.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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Linking fast payment systems and digital currencies across BRICS countries shifts control of international payment flows back to emerging markets. You can now explore partnerships that bypass traditional Western payment rails and cut foreign exchange costs.
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