BRICS Advance Plans for Common Currency Launch by 2026
The BRICS bloc is accelerating efforts to introduce a shared currency as early as 2026, marking a strategic shift away from dollar dominance in global trade. At their 17th summit in Brazil, leaders endorsed expanded use of local currencies and advanced development of BRICS Pay—a digital infrastructure designed to facilitate cross-border transactions.
Pilot tests for the new monetary system are slated before the projected launch, with the initiative signaling a potential reordering of global economic power structures. The MOVE comes amid growing instability in traditional fiat currencies and increasing demand for alternatives to Western-dominated financial systems.