Eurasian Forums highlight digital currency, blockchain for economic unification

The Eurasian Finance and Economic Forum (EFEF-2025) held in Shanghai last week highlighted the growing role of digital currency and blockchain in restructuring global finance. With over 300 participants from government, finance, technology and culture, the event highlighted the need for a unified digital framework in response to economic fragmentation. The key debate centering on the integration of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and international settlement blockchains shows how these technologies streamline cross-border transactions and promote financial stability. President of Russian industrialist and entrepreneur Alexander Shohin emphasized that only joint action in finance, technology and culture can ensure sustainable development.