Sega makes U-turn, pulls back from blockchain gaming
The company, otherwise regarded as one of the top advocates for blockchain gaming is now being cautious to not devalue its franchise
Sam Adeyemo
Ripple Labs exploring real-world use cases of CBDCs and stablecoins
The company has proposed a system to tokenize real estate assets and use them as collateral for loans.
25 of 130 countries exploring CBDCs are in Africa — Report
Nigeria is still the only country in Africa to have launched a CBDC while others are cautiously progressing.
Nigeria’s new economic reforms an opportunity to achieve growth — World Bank
However, the bank advised that measures must be put in place to protect low-income households.
IMF set to decide on Zambia's extended credit facility
Upon board approval for the first review of the ECF arrangement, Zambia is expected to receive $188 million from the IMF.
Namibia passes law to regulate cryptocurrencies despite central bank’s contrary stance
Despite the new development, the Bank of Namibia still maintains that cryptocurrencies have no legal tender status in the country.
The eNaira can now be used for remittances — CBN
The move is aimed at driving adoption and providing an alternative for Nigerians to receive remittances.