IMF calls for stricter rules for “risky” and “poorly-backed” crypto The international organization has instead encouraged blockchain adoption in traditional financial systems.
Angola’s parliament passes law to regulate digital assets and crypto-mining The five-part law protects the country’s monetary policy and energy infrastructure, per an official.
Ghana’s SEC sets up committee on crypto regulations The SEC’s Director-General said that the Commission formed the task force to help it develop the capacity to regulate crypto assets.
Ethiopia set to make an “unnecessary and unfortunate” default on Eurobond repayment The country’s finance ministry is looking to restructure its Eurobond following recent success with restructuring the terms of its bilateral debt.
BIS says token-based CBDCs like the eCedi pose counterfeiting and money laundering risks The Bank of Ghana previously assured that the eCedi would keep with financial regulations while maintaining privacy.
UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers The US-based startup is expanding its operations into Senegal after conducting pilots in Nigeria.
Yellow Card integrates Block’s open-source protocol for cross-border payments TBD said that cross-border transactions were only the first use case it considered for the tbDEX protocol.