BRICS CBDC Proposal Threatens Dollar’s Transactional Dominance, Not Reserve Status
The Reserve Bank of India's proposal to link BRICS nations' CBDCs for trade settlements could reshape cross-border transactions. While the mechanism WOULD reduce reliance on dollar-based infrastructure for intra-BRICS trade, the greenback's reserve currency status remains unchallenged.
Faster settlements and reduced FX costs for the 10-member bloc may accelerate commodity trade in local currencies—particularly oil and gas. This aligns with BRICS' de-dollarization efforts but falls short of displacing the dollar's global safe-haven role.
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