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Nigeria has become the first African country to roll out a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) worked with blockchain and payments startup Bitt Inc. to launch the eNaira. Bitt CEO Brian Popelka shares insights into the partnership and eNaira's use cases. Plus, implications for privacy and financial inclusion.

Oct 29, 2021

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank launched its central bank digital currency (CBDC) rollout Wednesday, allowing people in Eastern Caribbean islands to spend and earn money in DCash, a digital version of the Eastern Caribbean dollar. We hear from Brian Popelka of Bitt, a key partner in the project.

Mar 31, 2021

The island nation of Grenada has executed the first successful retail central bank digital currency. The CBDC, called DCash, was created in a partnership between the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the tech firm, Bitt. Simon Chantry, Bitt CEO, joins "First Mover" to discuss DCash's test run and the implications of CBDCs for digital payments around the world.

Mar 1, 2021

Markets

Ang ECCB ay magsasagawa ng pilot para sa isang blockchain-based na central bank na digital currency bilang paghahanda para sa isang nakaplanong buong rollout.

By Daniel PalmerMar 6, 2019

Markets

Ang Caribbean digital currency exchange na si Bitt ay nakatanggap ng $4m sa bagong pondo mula sa online retailer na Overstock.

By Stan HigginsApr 1, 2016