Africa quick to take to digital currencies
Kenya, SA and Nigeria are among the top 10 crypto-adopting nations in the world
21 April 2021 - 18:10
Economies in sub-Saharan Africa are developing digital financial services. In the larger markets, regulators have taken policy and regulatory measures to support financial institutions’ digital transformation.
While emphasising the importance of robust cybersecurity and consumer protection measures, the global pandemic has generated a strong appreciation for the digital economy. With it comes the expectation that the digital economy will bring growth. Of the emerging and new technological developments, there are a few we believe are most likely to bring growth to regional capital markets...
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