Zimbabwe launches blockchain-based carbon credits trading registry
The country wants to establish trust by making all transactions immutable and transparent.
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Ghana to launch CBDC, the eCedi in 2025 — Report
This follows a two-year delay despite a successful pilot program.
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.
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
RBZ’s CBDC set to be used for transacting in a month
The bank hopes to use the CBDC to tackle hyperinflation in the country and provide an alternate store of value for Zimbabweans.
Economist urges Zimbabwean government to consider paying civil workers in gold
Zimbabwe's government has been urged to pay civil servants with gold-backed CBDC and coins amid plunging economy.
Tanzanian central bank calls for the de-dollarization of local market
The government banned the use of USD in August 2007 and again in December 2017.