Nigeria’s central bank launches fintech regulatory sandbox
The Central Bank of Nigeria has called on innovators in the fintech space to apply with the recently launched regulatory sandbox, with Ghana’s central bank announcing a similar project.
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Ghana’s central bank backs CBDCs for financial inclusion
In a recent interview, the head of fintech at the Bank of Ghana backed state bank-backed digital currencies, saying that data generated by CBDC transactions optimizes credit opportunities.
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 bank is exploring how to make the e-cedi available offline, according to a central bank official.
Ghana central bank partners with German firm for CBDC pilot test
The Bank of Ghana recently announced that it had partnered with a German firm for the design and implementation of the digital cedi.
Ghana to start CBDC pilot in September as it seeks to reduce cash reliance
The Ghanaian central bank is in advanced stages in its development of a central bank digital currency, with a pilot set to start in September.
Bank of Ghana working towards issuing first state-backed digital currency
Central bank governor Dr. Ernest Addison confirmed that the digital cedi project is now “in the advanced stages,” noting there is a need to approach the project in phases.
Ghana regulatory sandbox to prioritize blockchain projects
Ghana’s central bank has launched a regulatory and innovation sandbox, with a focus on projects building on blockchain technology.