Egypt’s journey towards digital pound implementation
Egypt is moving towards joining Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa in implementing CBDCs.
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Angola’s parliament passes law to regulate digital assets and crypto-mining
The five-part law protects the country’s monetary policy and energy infrastructure, per an official.
BIS says token-based CBDCs like the eCedi pose counterfeiting and money laundering risks
The Bank of Ghana previously assured that the eCedi would keep with financial regulations while maintaining privacy.
The eCedi will bridge the gap between the banked and unbanked – BoG Governor
Despite a successful pilot, the launch has been delayed due to several factors, including economic concerns such as rising inflation and the depreciation of the cedi.
Key insights from BoG’s eCedi hackathon session
The Bank of Ghana is hosting a 12-week hackathon in partnership with EMTECH. Here's what you need to know.
Bank of Mauritius advances towards the launch of its CBDC
The bank governor added that the bank has an open mind towards new technologies.
Zimbabwe’s central bank introduces gold-backed digital currency for retail use
However, there are concerns about its stability, given the price of gold and fluctuations, regulatory challenges, trust, and cybersecurity.