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DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds

[Jan 16, 2023 8:46 PM] Crypto donations are so much more than just peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Ether transactions.

World Bank Report Forecasts Bleak Global Economic Outlook, Citing ‘Adverse Developments’ and ‘Long-Lasting Slowdown’

[Jan 10, 2023 11:30 PM] On Jan. 10, 2023, the World Bank published its Global Economic Prospects report, stating that the outlook for the global economy and future economic conditions is bleak. According to the report, 2023 growth forecasts have been cut across the board…

Uncertainty Surrounds Federal Reserve’s Future Plans for Rate Hikes

[Jan 9, 2023 9:00 AM] The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised the benchmark bank rate seven times during the course of 2022, leading many to question when the central bank will cease or change course. The Fed has stated that it aims to bring inflation down to the 2% target…

New Naira Banknotes to Make Monetary Policy More Effective — Nigerian Central Bank Governor

[Nov 27, 2022 3:00 AM] The Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, has said the newly designed naira banknotes are set to enhance the effectiveness of the organization’s monetary policy and bolster the financial inclusion cause. Forcing Currency Hoarders…

IMF Blog: Better Regulation of Africa’s Growing Crypto Market Urgently Needed

[Nov 24, 2022 3:00 AM] A well-regulated African cryptocurrency market is needed in order to protect users as well as help countries stop bad actors from using digital assets to circumvent capital controls, the latest post on the IMF blog has said. The blog post…

Nigeria’s Rising Inflation and Foreign Exchange Shortages Fueling Devaluation Speculation — IMF Mission

[Nov 20, 2022 4:30 AM] According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s mission concluding statement, Nigeria’s rising inflation rate as well as the continuing shortage of foreign currency are fueling the naira devaluation speculations. To achieve a…