Why governments are bad with digital currencies

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 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnQ8dHwDSk

 
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