Government Of Zimbabwe May Be One Step Closer To Embracing Crypto
Zimbabwe may finally be relaxing its hardball stance on cryptocurrencies. Its increasingly crypto-friendly finance minister Mthuli Ncube, recently said that at this point, it would be impossible for the nation to keep ignoring cryptocurrencies. According to a report by the Herald, Ncube believes that cryptocurrencies will be better served as an investment class instrument rather […]
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The government of Zimbabwe is reportedly considering adopting Bitcoin as legal payment service.
Whether Bitcoin would be a better option for the southern African state of Zimbabwe to adopt as an alternative method of payment or not has triggered an online discussion this past week. It follows the news that Zimbabwe will soon print its own version of the U.S. dollar as its economy suffers a severe US dollar shortage. On 4 May 2016, Governor John Mangudya of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced that the government will later – possibly this month - issue bonds with a total value backed by a US$200 million Africa Export Import Bank (AFREXIM) facility. Writing in a piece....
Zimbabwe’s increasingly pro-crypto finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, recently told his colleagues in government that it is now impossible to run away from cryptocurrencies. Ncube said this after revealing that some 30% of the country’s youth are now invested in cryptocurrencies.
Zimbabwe Ready to Make Concessions on Cryptos
According to a report by the Herald, Ncube also hinted that his ministry is now willing to make certain concessions on cryptocurrencies. However, unlike his recent comments in which he simply extolled cryptocurrencies, Ncube insists that these....
Zimbabwe is currently engaged in consultations regarding growing interest in crypto and the potential risks. Zimbabwe has been paying attention to the increasing demand for crypto among its people, which it views as a possible avenue for growth. The country has also been receptive to regulating the entire sector.Zimbabwe’s government is considering utilizing Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal payments option to meet this growing demand and harness the technology, according to local news.According to the news, retired Brigadier Colonel Charles Wekwete, the permanent secretary and head of the office....