Trump vs. BRICS: The New Economic War
During the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a series of economic threats against the member countries. He stated that any nation aligning with the BRICS' 'anti-American policies' would be penalized with import tariffs of up to 50%.
💣 Reason for tension:
- BRICS has been discussing alternatives to the dollar as a global reserve currency.
- There are rumors and initiatives about creating a BRICS-specific digital currency, which Trump sees as a direct threat to the dollar's hegemony.
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💰 Cryptocurrencies at the center of the debate
Although BRICS leaders have warned against the use of cryptocurrencies in financial crimes, the context reveals something bigger: the bloc's growing interest in decentralized financial technologies.
✨ Opportunities for the crypto sector:
- U.S. hostility may accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies as an alternative to the traditional financial system.
- BRICS countries, such as China, Russia, and Brazil, are already exploring international payments in local currencies and crypto assets.
- De-dollarization may boost the use of stablecoins backed by gold or local currencies, or even a BRICS digital currency.
