BRICS stories

Aug 3, 2026

South Africa Releases Draft Regulations for Cross-Border Cryptocurrency Transactions

South Africa's National Treasury and Reserve Bank published draft guidelines on August 3, 2026, establishing the country's first comprehensive regulatory framework that defines when cross-border cryptocurrency movements become reportable events under financial regulations.

Aug 3, 2026·5 sources

Jul 13, 2026

Bolivia Evaluating Integration of USDT Stablecoin Into National Payments System

Bolivia's Economy Minister confirmed the government is assessing a framework to integrate Tether's USDT as a regulated payment alternative alongside the boliviano and US dollar.

Jul 13, 2026·3 sources

May 14, 2026

BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi as Iran Urges Condemnation of US and Israel Amid Middle East War

Foreign ministers from BRICS nations convened for a two-day meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calling on member states to condemn alleged violations of international law by the United States and Israel. The meeting occurs against the backdrop of ongoing war in the Middle East.

May 14, 2026·4 sources

Top claims

▪The South African Reserve Bank adopted an activity-based regulatory approach following research, testing, and sandbox assessments.
▪The proposed framework does not grant cryptocurrency legal tender status and does not distinguish between different types of crypto assets.
▪The draft Crypto Asset Manual builds on a broader overhaul of South Africa's capital flow rules proposed on April 17, 2026.