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BRICS Unveils Gold-Backed Currency to Challenge Dollar

12/9/2025

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The BRICS alliance launched a gold-backed digital trade currency called The Unit for cross-border settlements among its members.
The Unit comprises 40% gold and 60% BRICS currencies.
It aims to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.
The pilot remains under research.
Its success depends on political alignment and coordinated BRICS actions.

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Story summary

The BRICS alliance launched a gold-backed digital trade currency called The Unit for cross-border settlements among its members.
The Unit comprises 40% gold and 60% BRICS currencies.
It aims to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.
The pilot remains under research.
Its success depends on political alignment and coordinated BRICS actions.