Africa

South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC
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16 December, 2025

South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC

South Africa’s central bank believes that a retail CBDC is “technically feasible” and could be implemented to align with policy...
License us before you tax us—Nigerian digital asset community
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15 December, 2025

License us before you tax us—Nigerian digital asset community

Despite issuing two preliminary VASP licenses a year ago, the Nigerian SEC has stalled on the rest, and it’s costing...
IMF maps out how tokenized reserves support settlement systems
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4 December, 2025

IMF maps out how tokenized reserves support settlement systems

IMF’s new report explored the opportunities, risks and policy implications of tokenized reserves and how they could preserve the role...
Africa’s power play: How BTC mining turns wasted energy to light
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4 December, 2025

Africa’s power play: How BTC mining turns wasted energy to light

BTC mining is reshaping Africa's energy landscape by utilizing surplus power, providing electricity access, and driving local economic growth.
Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal
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28 November, 2025

Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal

The digital revolution in the Middle East is transforming construction, with Saudi at the forefront of AI and technology integration.
Africa eyes blockchain, stablecoins to tap $70B opportunity
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24 November, 2025

Africa eyes blockchain, stablecoins to tap $70B opportunity

Countries under the African Continental Free Trade Area are integrating new digital solutions to unlock intra-African trade and generate $24B...