Global Macro
Jamaica to Pilot CBDC Later This Year
The Caribbean nation's finance minister announced plans to officially launch a CBDC during the annual national budget debate.
Egyptians Are Buying Bitcoin Despite Prohibitive New Banking Laws
Egyptian crypto trading volume and exchange sign-ups increased dramatically this past January, capping off an already high-volume 2020.
Ghana to Prioritize Blockchain Projects in New Regulatory Sandbox
The sandbox will target a wide range of financial service innovations and hopes to improve financial inclusion.
Bitcoin Is Trading at a 46% Premium on Luno Nigeria After Central Bank Ban
The premium rose after the Central Bank of Nigeria reminded banks they could not provide crypto exchanges with financial services.
Bermuda to Pilot Digital Dollar for Rum Sales
The pilot is the latest development in Bermuda’s plan to create a comprehensive crypto payments system.
Kakao to Record Private Securities on Its Own Blockchain as NFTs
The move will aid South Korea's OTC securities market.
New Emerging Markets Fund Targets Blockchain, DeFi Startups
The Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund will start in India, but its founders plan to expand to other regions.
Nigeria's Senate Summons Central Bank Chief to Explain Crypto Ban
The Nigerian Senate wants Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and chief securities regulator Lamido Yuguda to testify about cryptocurrencies.
