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Equity Bank Kenya CEO: Digital currencies can complement mobile money
The CEO of Equity Bank Kenya said that commercial banks need to convince regulators of the benefits of digital currencies...
Central Bank of Kenya: State-backed digital currency won’t solve all financial challenges
The CBK governor believes that central banks must address their financial challenges directly before launching a digital currency as it...
Low smartphone penetration will hinder CBDC adoption, Kenya central banks says
The central bank governor believes it may be wise to delay the possible rollout of a digital shilling as those...
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...
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...
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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