
Article by Steve Kaaru
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13 March, 2025
Vietnam pushes for ‘crypto’ adoption; Colombia eyes new bill
Despite being a digital asset hub, Vietnam still lacks a formal framework for the sector; the gov’t has ordered the...
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12 March, 2025
Namibia defies IMF’s report, presses on with CBDC project
The IMF wrote a report saying Namibia doesn’t need a retail CBDC and should explore other options a month ago,...
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11 March, 2025
Tunisia curbs fake education credentials with blockchain
Tunisia joins the Arab world program, whose members include Egypt, Libya, and Algeria, after participating in a 2024 pilot; it...
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7 March, 2025
Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns
As the second phase of the DREX pilot continues, Brazil’s central bank has tried ZK-proofs, layer 2 networks and confidential...
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7 March, 2025
Taiwan to launch a national digital wallet by end of 2025
The new wallet will contain a digital ID, digitized certificates, insurance info, driver’s licenses and more, making KYC easy and...
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6 March, 2025
Nigeria launches eNSC; Lagos puts up digital fight vs malaria
Known as eNSC, the new stablecoin is pegged 1:1 with the naira and the eNaira, but issuer ProsperaVest says that...
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