Africa
Nigeria to Postpone Its CBDC Launch: Reports
The central bank is delaying the eNaira’s start as the African nation gears up to celebrate the 61st anniversary of its independence, according to two reports.
Nigeria’s CBDC: The Good, Bad and Ugly
The possible impacts of an eNaira for financial inclusion, privacy and decentralized crypto.
KuCoin Registers Record 2M New Users in Second Quarter
African crypto markets hit a “major” developmental point, with trading volumes climbing 20-fold, the exchange said.
World Mobile Wraps $39M Token Sale to Launch Mesh Network in Zanzibar
World Mobile is currently rolling out telecommunications equipment to establish a mesh network and bring internet connectivity to Tanzania.
How Crypto Can Help Nigeria's Economy
From hedging hyperinflation to lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, crypto can improve financial inclusion in Africa's largest economy.
Yele Bademosi Steps Down as CEO of Bundle Africa
Bademosi will be succeeded by Binance Africa director Emmanuel Babalola
The Headache of 'Crypto Colonialism'
Blockchains can’t rebuild roads or end sectarian violence, famine or natural disasters.
Economic Union of 15 West African States Voices Concerns Over Crypto Volatility
Several other risks in the crypto markets were identified by the union's members including shallow liquidity and a lack of legal parameters.
