BRICS Launched a Gold-Backed Currency — Here’s How “The Unit” Works

By Dr. Lorena Nessi – CCN

The titans of global finance fight using algorithms and asset reserves instead of armies, and they just got a whole new supply of advanced battle equipment.

As of December 8, 2025, the BRICS alliance, a bloc of 10 full members including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, has launched “The Unit” aiming to hit the heart of Western monetary hegemony. The concept centers on a gold-anchored digital instrument designed to reroute trillions in trade away from the U.S. dollar.