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Ghana Confirms Its Interest in Piloting Central Bank Digital Currency

Ghana Confirms Its Interest in Piloting Central Bank Digital Currency

Ghana has confirmed that it is on the hunt for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Bank of Ghana’s deputy governor, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, recently revealed that the country’s central bank remains committed to piloting a national digital currency. He made such remarks during a virtual stakeholder workshop on payment systems and services as reported by GhanaWeb local news outlet.

The Bank of Ghana Cooperates with German Giesecke+Devrient to Conduct its CBDC Pilot

The Bank of Ghana Cooperates with German Giesecke+Devrient to Conduct its CBDC Pilot

The Bank of Ghana has launched cooperation with Giesecke+Devrient to conduct a pilot project for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in West Africa Ghana.

Bank of Ghana to Drive Financial Inclusion through CBDC

Bank of Ghana to Drive Financial Inclusion through CBDC

The focus of the CBDC in the country was confirmed by Kwame Oppong, the head of fintech and innovation at the Bank of Ghana (BOG).

Ghana Apex Bank Says To Launch Central Bank Digital Currency

Ghana Apex Bank Says To Launch Central Bank Digital Currency

The Bank of Ghana Governor, Ernest Addison said the agency is now “in the advanced stages” of introducing its CBDC.

Ghana Examining Offline Use of Its “E-Cedi” CBDC

Ghana Examining Offline Use of Its “E-Cedi” CBDC

Ghana is exploring the ability to carry out secure offline transactions for its Central Bank Digital Currency.

Bitcoin Adoption in Africa Sees Massive Surge as P2P Volumes Hit All-Time Highs

Bitcoin Adoption in Africa Sees Massive Surge as P2P Volumes Hit All-Time Highs

Crypto analyst Kevin Rooke has revealed that Bitcoin is having a field day as peer to peer (P2P) volumes are hitting all-time highs (ATHs) as a 2.5-fold surge has been experienced since March. Some of the African nations leading the pack include Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana, as the Bitcoin being traded weekly has exceeded $1 million.

Google Web Searches for Bitcoin Hit a Historic Low with Nigeria Still Leading

Google Web Searches for Bitcoin Hit a Historic Low with Nigeria Still Leading

The Global web search data from Google Trends indicate that there has been a decline in recent times as it has recorded an all-time low since October 2018. Even in the midst of the activities going on in the global scene we see that some African countries have been leading with Nigeria recorded as the country with the highest level of Bitcoin searches, followed by South Africa and Ghana respectively.

Bittrex Exchange Halts Services In 31 Countries Due To Regulatory Risk

Bittrex Exchange Halts Services In 31 Countries Due To Regulatory Risk

Bittrex, a U.S-based blockchain platform that provides real-time trade execution, dependable digital wallets, and industry-leading security practices, has just recently announced the shutdown of operations in 31 countries of the world.

Kenya’s Bitcoin Trading Volumes Hit $45.95 Million in 2020, Second Highest in Africa

Kenya’s Bitcoin Trading Volumes Hit $45.95 Million in 2020, Second Highest in Africa

Kenya’s Bitcoin (BTC) trading volumes skyrocketed by 472 percent in 2020 to stand at $45.95 million (Ksh 5.1 billion).

Cryptocurrency Giving People in Africa the Power Against Rising Inflation

Cryptocurrency Giving People in Africa the Power Against Rising Inflation

Despite being a driving force behind several innovations across the globe, cryptocurrency continues to make its mark in Africa. Based on recent breaking news, let’s see how cryptocurrency gives Africans a hedge against inflation.

Launch of First Blockchain School Sets to Bring New Hope for Rwanda

Launch of First Blockchain School Sets to Bring New Hope for Rwanda

Rwanda is poised to become the next Silicon Valley of Africa. This is demonstrated by many tech businesses launching their operations in the country. Due to Rwanda’s rapid rise to become Africa’s tech hub, a new blockchain training school intends to set its foot in the country. The establishment of the school is expected to introduce new innovative ways to create new African blockchain technology-based products.

Why is Nigeria Africa’s Biggest Crypto Hotspot Even Though it Doesn't Even Have a Bitcoin ATM?

Why is Nigeria Africa’s Biggest Crypto Hotspot Even Though it Doesn't Even Have a Bitcoin ATM?

Nigeria is the biggest crypto market in Africa, but based on official records it does not have a functional Bitcoin ATM. WeeTracker reported on Jan 27 that this trend is noted in Nigeria despite it backing the first stablecoin project in the continent using its currency the Naira.

Nigeria Eyes New Regulatory Framework to Boost Crypto and Blockchain Adoption

Nigeria Eyes New Regulatory Framework to Boost Crypto and Blockchain Adoption

Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance is collaborating with the nation’s capital market watchdog, to provide a new regulatory environment for the blockchain and crypto space.

Paxful Ready to Build on its African Market Success in 2020

Paxful Ready to Build on its African Market Success in 2020

Global peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin marketplace, Paxful, believes that the world has much to learn from Africa about the future of the crypto-economy and that 2020 will be a landmark year for the African crypto and blockchain industry.

Will Blockchain Make Shipping more Efficient in the Future?

Will Blockchain Make Shipping more Efficient in the Future?

Shipping in some cases is not restricted to the transportation of cargo by ships, but it refers to the transportation of items by mail of any means, the form of transportation could be air, road or train, but the most used form is transportation by sea.

Australian Government Explores the Viability of Blockchain For Land and Property Conveyancing Transactions

Australian Government Explores the Viability of Blockchain For Land and Property Conveyancing Transactions

The Australian government is piloting a blockchain database to find out its viability on conveyancing transactions.

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