Russia and Iran are forging a confidential financial system to replace SWIFT, signaling a bold move to bypass Western dominance and reshape global economic power dynamics. Russia and Iran Deepen Ties in Push to Abandon SWIFT Completely Russia and Iran are collaborating to establish a secure financial messaging system as an alternative to the SWIFT […]
Efforts to trade using national currencies are intensifying, as nations aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western financial systems while boosting economic independence. Russia’s Plans for National Currency Payment Systems Signal Declining Dollar Use Countries worldwide are increasingly opting for national currencies in trade agreements, reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and […]
A founder of the Web3 product studio argues that venture capital (VC) participation in token launch events has filled the gap left by the decline of initial coin offerings as a fundraising method. Crypto Ecosystem Reached Current State with Help from VCs and Whales According to Griff Green, venture capital (VC) participation in token launch […]
On New Year’s Eve, Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp (formerly Twitter), shared an exciting glimpse into what 2025 holds for the company. She introduced “X TV,” a new feature on the horizon, and hinted at the much-anticipated payments system, X Money. CEO of X Corp Hints at Social Media App’s Money Transfer Platform Throughout […]
A top Russian official has declared plans for a BRICS payment system “not hypothetical,” signaling a shift toward reducing reliance on the dollar through alternative financial mechanisms. A New Era? Russia Claims Feasibility of BRICS Payment Network Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has affirmed that plans to establish a BRICS payment system are tangible […]