• Experts believe that BRICS nations could launch their digital fiat currency within the next 5-10 years to counter USD.
• Some analysts believe that BRICS nations could consider adopting Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold to counter USD.

The BRICS nations have been working their way to introduce an alternate cryptocurrency in order to challenge the dominance of the US Dollar. Industry experts believe that these nations could collectively launch a digital fiat currency in probably the next 5-10 years.

Evandro Caciano, the Head of Foreign Exchange at Trace Finance, suggested that the countries should conclude the meeting by establishing functional working groups dedicated to this issue, according to reports from CNN Brasil and Tass. Caciano added:

The conversation should move toward smaller and more technical groups that should tackle the subject. We need countries to be on the same page.

The Trace Finance executive also noted that the prevailing global economic conditions are conducive to the development of a BRICS coin, especially given the United States’ current “worst economic crisis in its history.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his support for the idea of establishing a common currency to enhance trade among BRICS nations earlier this year. In April, Lula proposed that this coin could potentially replace the US dollar in trade agreements between BRICS countries.

BRICS nations have been deliberation about the introduction of a digital token since 2019. They have adapted their plans as these nations intensify their efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

Several member countries, including China, Brazil, and Russia, have been making significant strides in developing their own Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Each of these nations has also expressed interest in exploring the potential for “cross-border trade” facilitated by their respective CBDCs.

BRICS Nations Can Adopt Bitcoin

BRICS nations are at odds when it comes to building a common currency among the member states. Upon careful examination of the economic, political, and geographical distinctions among these countries, it becomes evident that the idea of a shared currency may currently be unfeasible. Furthermore, some member states have displayed differing degrees of enthusiasm regarding the de-dollarization endeavor.

Notably, South Africa has not exhibited any eagerness to question the potential dominance of the U.S. dollar. In an unexpected announcement, South Africa’s BRICS Ambassador, Anil Sooklal, explicitly stated that they have no intentions of challenging the USD.

Additionally, BRICS countries are also hoarding a lot of Gold in order to counter the USD dominance. A notable strategist, Daniel McCarthy from DailyFX.com, has put forth a theory suggesting that BRICS nations, particularly Russia and China, are accumulating significant reserves of gold. This accumulation could potentially serve as a foundation for a new currency designed to rival the U.S. dollar.

McCarthy drew attention to China, emphasizing that all gold produced in Australia, one of the world’s leading gold-producing regions, is reportedly being exported to China.