The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to supporting the economic development of the Global South through its membership in the BRICS group, according to Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The UAE aims to foster cooperation among BRICS countries to achieve shared goals like financial stability, sustainable development, and enhanced […]
China and South Africa Boost BRICS Ties: Key Outcomes from Xi’s Meeting With Ramaphosa
China and South Africa committed to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second state visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders emphasized the importance of expanding BRICS and enhancing economic coordination to support sustainable development. China and South Africa Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening […]
Indonesia and South Korea Sign New Local Currency Agreement to Boost Trade
Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Korea, and South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have introduced a local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade using the rupiah and won. This initiative aims to reduce exchange rate risk and improve transaction efficiency by facilitating direct currency transactions between the two nations, bypassing the need for […]
Nigerian Central Bank Affiliate Partners With Blockchain Startup Zone to Boost Payments
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has partnered with Zone, a decentralized payment infrastructure company, to improve its payment services. NIBSS will use Zone’s blockchain technology to streamline its Payment Terminal Service Aggregation (PTSA) operations. Both NIBSS and Zone believe that blockchain technology can revolutionize the financial sector and enhance regulatory oversight. NIBSS Enhances Payment […]
US Bitcoin ETFs Thrive With $39M Boost, Ethereum ETFs Experience $17M Decline
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) marked their fifth straight day of inflows, adding $ 39.42 million to their gains. Meanwhile, the spot ether ETFs experienced a dip, losing $ 17.97 million during the day’s trading. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Fifth Day of Inflows, Ether ETFs Hit by $ 17M …