Africa

Kenya explores CBDC, calls for public feedback
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18 February, 2022

Kenya explores CBDC, calls for public feedback

The Central Bank of Kenya published a discussion paper on central bank digital currency, noting that a CBDC-powered cross-border remittance...
Zambia exploring CBDC, but warns against digital currencies: report
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13 February, 2022

Zambia exploring CBDC, but warns against digital currencies: report

The Zambian central bank has been conducting research on a central bank digital currency, an executive told Bloomberg, weeks after...
2021 year in review: Bitcoin comes of age in Africa
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31 December, 2021

2021 year in review: Bitcoin comes of age in Africa

2021 had it all in Africa for digital currencies—adoption soared by 1,200% as Kenya led global P2P trades, but there...
Tanzania central bank wants to develop own digital currency
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4 December, 2021

Tanzania central bank wants to develop own digital currency

The Bank of Tanzania is looking to expand its digital currency research and development team capacity, following the footsteps of...
Ghana wants to allow offline payments for its e-cedi CBDC
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22 October, 2021

Ghana wants to allow offline payments for its e-cedi CBDC

The Bank of Ghana is seeking to avail the digital currency to as many Ghanaians as possible. As such, the...
Africa’s digital currency market grew by 1200% in the past year: Chainalysis
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20 September, 2021

Africa’s digital currency market grew by 1200% in the past year: Chainalysis

Africa has seen massive growth since June last year, with the need for cheap remittances, rise of P2P platforms, and...
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