Why governments are bad with digital currencies

Why governments are bad with digital currencies

Techpoint Africa Podcast

Why governments are bad with digital currencies

Jun 13 2024 | 00:31:54

00:00 / 00:31:54

Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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

Wasoko and MaxAB merger deal stalls due to ongoing restructuring, macroeconomic challenges
Rwandan Central Bank set to launch digital currency in 2026- Deputy Governor

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and Crystal-Agnes Joseph

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Music - Beach by MBB -

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