After the U.S. imposed a fine of US$9 billion on BNP Paribas as the latter had helped countries like Sudan to avoid sanctions launched by the U.S., French finance minister Michel Sapin appealed that rebalancing of currencies used in international payments is possible and necessary; BNP’s punishment case should raise the awareness of all nations that it is necessary to use various currencies, Financial Times reported.
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