Russia's digital ruble adoption surpassed expectations with over 220,000 accounts opened in the first month, more than tripling the central bank's initial year-end forecast.
Russia’s digital ruble has surpassed expectations with over 220,000 accounts opened in its first month, nearly quadrupling the central bank’s initial forecast.
In the first month since its September 1, 2026 launch, the digital ruble has seen 220,000 wallets opened, far exceeding the Central Bank's initial forecast of 60,000.
China has announced plans to lead the development of an open-source AI cooperation platform and a digital cloud ecosystem for the BRICS bloc.
Chinese President Xi Jinping presented a five-pillar AI strategy at the 18th BRICS summit, focusing on open-source development and regional technological integration.
India is calling for a restructuring of global climate finance to address a $100 billion annual funding gap as it hosts the BRICS leaders' summit.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors met in Jaipur to address concerns regarding the impact of unilateral trade measures on the global economy.
