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news Scmp World 2026-04-30

BRICS Nations Plan Digital Payments to Reduce Western Financial Pressure

BRICS nations are evaluating a digital payments framework to allow cross-border transactions in local currencies. The goal is to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions and reduce reliance on the US dollar.

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