BRICS: New Gold-Backed Currency Gains Steam & Challenges the US Dollar
Inspired by the BRICS de-dollarization agenda, Zimbabwe launched a new gold-backed currency, the ZIG, early this year to take on the US dollar. The gold-backed currency was launched in April 2024 to reduce the circulation of the US dollar in the country. Surprisingly, ZIG is gaining steam across Zimbabwe and 40% of payments are being initiated in the new currency by citizens. Also Read: More Than 50 Countries Could Accept BRICS Payment System While 40% of payments are being settled by citizens, the government settles 80% of transactions in the gold-backed ZIG. This comes from the playbook of BRICS where the alliance aims to make the US dollar a secondary currency. The bloc convinces developing nations to use local currencies to strengthen their economies. Also Read: 47 Countries Ready To Join the BRICS Alliance BRICS: Gold-Backed ZIG Currency Grows in Zimbabwe, Only 60% Transactions Settled in US Dollar Source: news.bitcoin.com ZIG has eaten up 40% of all transactions leaving the US do...