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 <li aria-level="1">BRICS Pay debuts at Moscow Business Forum, offering a demo with 500 rubles on cards for immediate use.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Aimed at reducing reliance on Western financial systems, BRICS Pay marks a move towards financial independence.</li> 
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BRICS Pay, a new payment system aimed at reducing the dependence on Western financial systems, has made its debut at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow. The system, which has been in development for two years as part of the bloc’s push towards de-dollarization, represents a stride towards financial autonomy for the BRICS nations. 
At the forum, participants were introduced to the system through demo cards loaded with 500 rubles, usable within the venue at the World Trade Center. These cards allowed for purchases at designated locations during the event, providing a practical showcase of the system’s capabilities. 
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The introduction of BRICS Pay comes just ahead of the annual <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/redefining-global-finance-the-brics-summit-in-kazan-ponders-a-post-dollar-world/">BRICS summit</a>, signaling the bloc’s readiness to launch a more robust challenge to the global dominance of the US dollar. The payment system, based on blockchain technology, facilitates transactions using a QR code system, ensuring security and ease of use for its holders. 
This system is not just a technical upgrade to current payment methods but also a strategic move to enhance the economic independence of BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. By enabling transactions in local currencies, BRICS Pay could lessen these nations’ reliance on Western financial mechanisms and foster stronger intra-bloc economic ties. 
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The timing of BRICS Pay’s launch is important, occurring amidst global financial shifts and growing debates over currency dominance. This initiative could serve as a model for other regions aiming for financial sovereignty and could potentially reshape international trade patterns. 
As the world anticipates the full-scale launch at the upcoming <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/turning-point-in-kazan-brics-summit-draws-un-secretary-general-and-global-leaders/">BRICS 2024 Summit</a>, questions about the broader implications and adoption of BRICS Pay remain. How will this system integrate with existing financial networks? What impact will it have on the US dollar’s status as the world’s primary reserve currency? 
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The answers to these questions will unfold as more details are revealed at the summit, but one thing is clear: BRICS Pay marks a bold step towards redefining financial norms and enhancing the economic leverage of emerging markets. 
This initiative not only challenges the status quo but also paves the way for a <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/brics-nations-move-toward-de-dollarization-amid-u-s-sanctions/">new era of global financial interaction</a>, where power may shift and new economic alliances may form. 
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/is-brics-pay-the-end-of-u-s-dollar-dominance-brics-pay-unveiled-with-free-money/">Is BRICS Pay the End of U.S. Dollar Dominance? – BRICS Pay Unveiled With Free Money</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com">ETHNews</a>.

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