I do not consider Putin to be a credible source.

Following the link to the RT article from June, I see this:

> “The issue of creating an international reserve currency based on a basket of currencies of our countries is being worked out,” he said at the BRICS business forum.

*BRICS developing new global reserve currency – Putin*
https://www.rt.com/business/557627-brics-developing-global-reserve-currency

cryptocoin

Another post, here on SN, with an article on the topic:

*Russia, China, BRICS plan new int’l reserve currency*
https://stacker.news/items/50332
https://www.themorning.lk/russia-china-brics-plan-new-intl-reserve-currency/

bitcoin

Russia And China Officially Announce A "New Global Reserve Currency"

i don't see any credible evidence in this opinion piece that there is a new "currency" being announced 