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π M-Pesa meets blockchain

Plus: π¬π Ghana brings crypto into its regulatory perimeter with a new VASP law; πΏπ¦ South Africaβs central bank says CBDCs matter β just not right now
Dec 26, 2025
CBDC β coverage and analysis.

Plus: π¬π Ghana brings crypto into its regulatory perimeter with a new VASP law; πΏπ¦ South Africaβs central bank says CBDCs matter β just not right now

The bank sees no need to deploy a retail CBDC anytime soon, but it will explore wholesale options.

The digital currency is backed by Ugandan treasury bonds and can be accessed via smartphones.