BRICS Nations Mull Blockchain Payments, XRP Floated as Option

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the BRICS group is developing an independent payment system to reduce reliance on existing systems. A document from the Russian Central Bank suggests the group may consider using XRP for cross-border transactions. Putin emphasized the BRICS nations’ goal of creating a payment system free from political influence and external […] source: https://coinedition.com/brics-nations-mull-blockchain-payments-xrp-floated-as-option/