Category: Banking Industry
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Stripe’s $1.1 Billion Bet on Stablecoin Infrastructure with Bridge Acquisition
Stripe, once wary of crypto, has acquired Bridge, a startup focused on stablecoin payments, for $1.1 billion. Bridge processed $5 billion annually, but Stripe’s interest lies in the team’s expertise and the product’s readiness to scale stablecoin-based financial services. With stablecoins processing $7 trillion in 2022, Stripe sees them as a modern alternative to legacy…
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🌍 BRICS cooperation with Africa increases the bloc’s influence on the global economy – media
The influence of BRICS on the global economy is growing as the number of member countries increases, and the importance of cooperation with Africa is also growing, according to an analytical article in the Zimbabwean newspaper Herald. “As the number of BRICS member countries increases, so will the organization’s influence on the global economy. One…
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🇹🇳 Tunisian MPs propose bill stripping central bank of exclusivity on interest rates, ending its independence
Tunisia’s central bank will no longer have the exclusive power to adjust interest rates or foreign exchange policy, and must only take such action in consultation with the government, but it will be allowed to finance the treasury, a bill proposed by lawmakers showed on Friday. The step is the latest move that will completely…
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Zimbabwe government to pay civil servants in US dollars due to devaluation of the ZiG
The government of Zimbabwe, in an attempt to mitigate the impact of the recent devaluation of the ZiG, has announced that salary raises and an annual bonus for civil servants in the country will be paid in US dollars. According to the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, July Moyo, the move by…
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The Rise of America’s Black Elite: A New Era of Wealth and Influence
The Rise of America’s Black Elite: A New Era of Wealth and Influence While African Americans have historically been disproportionately affected by poverty in the United States, a significant shift is taking place. Today, America is home to the largest concentration of wealthy and highly successful Black individuals in the world. In fact, 1 in…
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Tanzania orders 20% of gold exports to its central bank for reserve diversification
To bolster its foreign reserves and combat the depreciating shilling, the Bank of Tanzania began purchasing gold from local traders and miners last fiscal year, acquiring 418 kg. The bank aims to purchase 6 tonnes of gold in the current fiscal year. The Tanzania’s Mining Commission announced that a new mining law, effective October 1,…
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Libya rivals ink UN-backed deal on new central bank leadership
Representatives of war-torn Libya’s rival administrations on Thursday signed an agreement to name a new governor for the beleaguered central bank that could restore economically vital oil production, the UN said. Tensions and violence have risen since early August around the central bank in oil-rich Libya, which is split between a UN-recognised government in the…
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LATEST: Sony’s Ethereum layer-2 project, Soneium, is set to launch a Japanese Yen stablecoin in partnership with Sony Bank.
Sony Makes a Yen for Blockchain: Tech Giant to Launch Japanese Yen Stablecoin Panafrican.email – September 13, 2024 In a move that could significantly impact the global cryptocurrency landscape, Sony is making a big splash in the world of blockchain. Their Ethereum layer-2 project, Soneium, is partnering with Sony Bank to launch a stablecoin pegged…
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Justin Sun Attacks Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and BitTorrent, has launched a scathing attack on Coinbase’s newly launched wrapped Bitcoin variant, cbBTC. Sun alleges that cbBTC lacks essential safeguards and poses significant risks to users. In a series of tweets, Sun criticized cbBTC for its lack of proof-of-reserve, a mechanism that verifies that a cryptocurrency exchange…
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Japan’s Big 3 Banks Embrace Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments: A Boom for the Pan-African Community
Japan’s top three banks—MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC—are embarking on a revolutionary path to modernize global financial transactions by incorporating stablecoins for cross-border payments. This initiative aims to streamline international remittances, reduce costs, and speed up transactions, which can greatly benefit regions like Africa, where cross-border payments and remittances play a critical economic role. The Role…
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