Bitcoin has been the talk of the town the past few days as the coin has gained interest. Last year the coin saw a sharp decline. However, this year turned out to be a good one for the BTC market as key players in the international market have kept on showing their faith in Bitcoin (BTC).

At the Bitcoin2023 conference in Miami, which is ongoing, a major bitcoin mining business in the United States with a public stock market listing, Marathon Digital Holdings, announced that it is looking to expand into the United Arab Emirates.

The business declared the expansion and said it would construct a new mining plant in the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, MicroBT, a producer of Bitcoin mining equipment, showcased three new mining rigs, also Strike CEO Jack Mallers said that the company’s application is set to expand to over 65 countries. Through this expansion, the company hopes to increase the availability and widespread use of Bitcoin as a form of payment on an international basis.

BRICS Nations On Establishing A Shared Currency

According to a publication from Telesur, BRICS, a group of nations that share economic interests, is currently dealing with an influx of requests from countries that wish to join the coalition. Countries in the BRICs group include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The group is considering the launch of a global currency that would bypass the US dollar and is now preparing to respond to the surge of applications from countries that share similar goals.

South Africa is in charge of this year’s BRICS chairmanship. While addressing the South African line ministry, In a speech on “Strengthening Partnerships for a Fairer and More Equitable Global ,” Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, revealed that the BRICS nations are creating guidelines to deal with the rising interest from nations that want to become part of the economic bloc. Pandor said the group is figuring out how to accommodate the influx of applications while backing the coalition’s growth.

The BRICS nations have been working to broaden their influence internationally, and the group receives applications from governments every day. 13 nations have already submitted formal applications to join the coalition, and another six have formally indicated interest, according to Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s ambassador to the BRICS group, who announced in April. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, Indonesia, two unnamed countries from East Africa, and one from West Africa are just a few of the states that have expressed interest in participating.

According to Pandor, they are inspired by the New BRICS Development Bank’s expansion and viability and that the coalition welcomes new members. The Bank has assisted the members in localizing their production abilities, supporting the development of regional value chains, and financing their infrastructure needs.

She further added that the BRICS group has the capacity to play a revolutionary role. For instance, promoting international collaboration and forging powerful partnerships with the UN to advance a diverse and prospective international development agenda

Along with developing a common currency, the BRICS organization is attempting to wean its members off the US dollar. The BRICS leader’s meeting in August is anticipated to cover the subject.