Why governments are bad with digital currencies

Episode 228 • June 13, 2024 • 00:31:54
Why governments are bad with digital currencies
Techpoint Africa Podcast
Why governments are bad with digital currencies

Jun 13 2024 | 00:31:54

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Oluwanifemi Kolawole Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts discuss:
  • Rwanda's Central Bank Digital Currency
  • The latest on the Wasoko and MaxAB merger
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - Why CBDCs don't do much
11:28 - The Wasoko-MaxAB merger
 
Useful links
This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Crystal-Agnes Joseph
 
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Music - Beach by MBB -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnQ8dHwDSk
 
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