Central African Republic launches its own cryptocurrency
Government tight-lipped on specifics, but links Sango Coin to local economic development.
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Regulation still blocks Africa’s path to mainstream crypto adoption
CAR’s recent official adoption of Bitcoin lauded, but experts warn of the increased need for awareness and ways to mitigate risk.
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CAR sidesteps doubters, proceeds with Sango crypto island ambition
Country’s govt determined to pursue cryptocurrency plans having recently adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender.
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CAR’s crypto adoption upsets regional bloc’s monetary accord
Bank of Central African States issues point of order to CAR.
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Cameroon, CAR seal deal for fibre optic interconnection
The latest MoU forms part of the broader Central African Backbone (CAB) project.
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Cameroon should follow CAR’s crypto example say experts
Cameroon should pursue legislation on cryptocurrencies in order to prioritise payment safety and the protection of consumer data says finance engineer.
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CAR’s official Bitcoin adoption sets precedent on the continent
CEO of deVere Group predicts the cryptocurrency will be adopted as legal tender in at least one more African and one Central or Latin American country in 2022.
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COVID-19 delays CAR-Cameroon fibre interconnection
Central African Republic’s government offers assurance that July 2021 deadline will be met.
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Central African Republic contracts Global Technologies to revamp SOCATEL
French company’s mandate is to position telco to provide coverage for 40% of the population.
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Central African Republic's €33.3m fibre network project underway
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra oversees official launch ceremony.
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Central African Republic looks to end digital isolation
AfDB and EU to finance fibre backbone project.
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Why conflict-torn Central African Republic has big telecoms potential
Despite being plagued by dramatic violence, stability could spur on a booming mobile market.