Nigeria’s Central Bank targets high-volume markets to prop up eNaira
CBN is offering a 5% discount to motorised rickshaw drivers and passengers.
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Bank of Central African States urged to move on CBDC adoption
Outcome of an extraordinary meeting hosted by the financial regulator.
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Kenya devises blueprint to adopt CBDC
Consideration to introduce a CBDC in the payments system in Kenya would be earmarked at “cost reduction, interoperability and enhancing cross border” payments.
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Mobile money gains traction in Zimbabwe – despite regulatory wrangling
Reserve Bank tables 2022 Monetary Policy Statement affirming growth, push for CBDC and Fintech Regulation Sandbox.
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Zimbabwe does about-turn on cryptocurrency
Soon after announcing it was consulting on cryptocurrency mechanisms and adoption, the government detailed its decision to go with CBDC.
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There’s enough room for e-Naira says Luno’s GM
Marius Reitz believes it will take some time before the currency gains traction in the market.
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CBDC launch will empower Nigeria with early adopter advantage
Planned e-Naira pilot will give West African country advantage over counterparts in the space, according to blockchain, cryptocurrency professionals.
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e-Naira promises ‘economic new dawn’ if done right says blockchain expert
The Central Bank of Nigeria has partnered with Barbados Fintech firm on proposed CBDC pilot known as Project Giant.
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Bank of Ghana plans e-cedi rollout in September
Central bank partners Giesecke+Devrient to manage digital currency.
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Ghana preps CBDC pilot
Country claims to be the first in Africa to have begun work on the Fintech advancement.
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Morocco confirms interest in central bank digital currencies
News welcomed by local blockchain expert.
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China’s CBDC could be trade currency of choice in AfCFTA
The digital yuan could serve as a valuable intermediary currency says Fintech and China expert Richard Turrin.