Creative economy
Egypt-based football club Al Ahly joins FIFA’s NFT marketplace
Al Ahly Football Club becomes the first African football club to join FIFA Collect
May 13, 2025
Egypt
20 storiesCompliance
97% of African countries struggle with crypto compliance: FATF
FATF’s latest review also reveals that 75% of jurisdictions globally fall short of crypto compliance.
Jul 11, 2024
State of fiat
Egypt plans to launch its CBDC in 2030
Presently, the country wants to work on improving its economy and increasing financial inclusion.
Jan 11, 2024
CBDC
Egypt’s journey towards digital pound implementation
Egypt is moving towards joining Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa in implementing CBDCs.
Dec 13, 2023
Markets
Morocco remains in top 20 for global crypto adoption despite ban — Chainalysis
Egypt, previously ranked as the fastest growing crypto economy worldwide, dropped out of the top 30, according to Chainalysis’ Geography of Cryptocurrency report for the MENA region.
Sep 28, 2023
State of fiat
Egypt and Ethiopia among six countries invited to join BRICS
This is the bloc’s first expansion in 13 years.
Aug 25, 2023
State of fiat
Egypt launches new ‘high interest’ dollar savings certificate
These certificates are valid for three years and available to Egyptian nationals or foreigners with a minimum deposit of $1000.
Aug 1, 2023
State of fiat
Egypt explores BRICS membership, plans to ditch US dollar for trade with BRICS nations
The country seeks to conduct international trade in the local currencies of BRICS countries.
Jun 15, 2023
State of fiat
Inflation in Africa: Latest data shows worsening figures across the board
Figures show 50% of countries with available data experienced an increase in consumer prices in March.
May 10, 2023