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Bitt CEO on Developing Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency 'eNaira'
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.
Nigeria’s eNaira CBDC Goes Live
The eNaira was developed by fintech company Bitt, whose digital currency management system is also behind the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s CBDC.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Taps Bitt to Launch CBDC by Year’s End
The bank is working with the blockchain startup to develop an eNaira digital currency.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Digital Dollar Rollout Begins Wednesday
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.
Caribbean Island of Grenada Tests Retail CBDC
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.
East Caribbean Central Bank Conducts 'Milestone' Retail Digital Currency Transaction
The first transaction using "DCash" was conducted at a supermarket in Grenada on Feb. 12.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to Test Blockchain Legal Tender
The ECCB is about to conduct a pilot for a blockchain-based central bank digital currency in preparation for a planned full rollout.
Bitt Inks Blockchain Deal With Another Caribbean Central Bank
Bitt is partnering with the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten to look into issuing a central bank-backed digital currency for the two nations.
ICO Project Polymath Is Trying to Buy a Stake In a Real Stock Exchange
If one announcement summarizes the ambitions of crypto project Polymath, it might be Wednesday's acquisition of the domain Tokens.com.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to Pilot Bitt Blockchain Tech
Bitt, a portfolio company of Overstock's Medici Ventures, is working with the monetary authority for eight small Caribbean nations.
