During the first-ever G7 meeting with a dedicated Defense session in Naples, Russian President Vladimir Putin made significant announcements at the BRICS Business Forum, signaling a shift in global economic dynamics. He revealed that the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have officially adopted cryptocurrencies for investment purposes, marking a crucial step toward new economic strategies within the bloc. In addition, Putin announced the upcoming launch of BRICS Pay, a blockchain-based payment platform aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions among member nations.