DrDavidOualaalou

While the pursuit of valuable resources is crucial, concerns arise over whether the US is seeking to open another conflict front. Surprisingly, this time, it's not the Middle East, Asia, or Latin America taking the spotlight; it's the Arctic region. The question that arises is, why has the United States chosen this specific moment? Haven't we already witnessed enough global tensions? One thing is certain: the Arctic has now become to Russia what Berlin was to the West during the Cold War. The competition between great powers that characterized Europe in the twentieth century is now replicated in the Arctic in the twenty-first century, with the addition of China to the contest.

In this video, I dive into the growing momentum of China's Digital RMB & its potential impact on energy transactions. Recently, China made headlines with its first-ever oil transaction using Digital RMB, signaling a significant step forward in the implementation of this groundbreaking digital currency. According to the country's central bank governor Yi Gang, transactions utilizing China's digital Yuan reached a staggering 1.8 trillion yuan ($249.33 billion) by the end of June. This remarkable increase from just over 100 billion yuan in August last year solidifies China's role as a frontrunner in developing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) globally. While adoption is still in its early stages, the e-CNY, as the digital yuan is referred to, has predominantly been utilized for domestic retail payments. The rise of China's Digital RMB cannot be underestimated, particularly in a world where countries are increasingly seeking alternatives to circumvent the US's frequent use of sanctions. As China's implementation of digital currency accelerates, it is progressively energizing global transactions. The continued growth & utilization of the Digital RMB may potentially reshape the dynamics of energy transactions globally.