Rwandan central bank proceeds with ambitious retail CBDC project
The African country is eyeing a tokenized retail CBDC with offline transfer capabilities as it heads toward a…
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How Bitcoin could impact financial inclusivity among minority groups
From an obscure footnote known to only the more tech-savvy in a much more insular internet, Bitcoin has…
Congolese Fintech Startups, Government Form Association to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-based fintech startups have partnered with the government to launch an association. The goal…
Nigerian Central Bank, Real-World Asset Firm Partner to Revive Struggling CBDC
Gluwa, a platform for real-world assets, announced on March 7 its partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria.…
Ongoing distrust in banks is holding back the fintech ’revolution’
A deep-rooted distrust toward banks in many developed countries subsists, so crypto and fintech firms will firstly need…
Report: Egypt Wants to Have a Functioning CBDC by 2030
Egypt reportedly aims to launch a central bank digital currency by 2030 to boost the competitiveness of its…
Stellar Foundation’s Vision: Empowering the Unbanked Through Blockchain
Blockchain tech helps more people access affordable banking services, improving their financial stability. The recent whitepaper from the…
Defi Can Strengthen the United States’ Leadership in Tech and Financial Services, CFTC Report Says
Decentralized finance projects and their respective ecosystems potentially offer both promising opportunities and risks to the U.S. financial…
41% of Central Banks Expect to Have Operational CBDCs by 2028 — Study
Some 41% of central banks that participated in the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) study said…
UNDP and Algorand Foundation to Launch Blockchain Academy in Q1 of 2024
The United Nations Development Programme together with the Algorand Foundation are set to launch a blockchain academy in…