Tether Signs MoU to Advance Financial Inclusion in East Africa

Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGAZ) to advance digital asset education and drive financial innovation in developing regions. Advancing Financial Literacy Stablecoin issuer Tether has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGAZ) to advance digital asset education and financial innovation across developing regions. Tether … Read more

Tanzanian Shilling’s 8.9% YTD Drop Earns It World’s Worst-Performing Currency Status

The Tanzanian shilling has experienced a significant decline, becoming the world’s worst-performing currency this year, dropping 8.9%. At the time of writing, the currency’s exchange rate against the U.S. dollar stood at 2,645 per dollar, a level last seen in late November 2024. This decline is attributed to rising imports and increased public debt, largely … Read more

Crypto Scammers Target Tanzanian Billionaire’s Followers, Net $1.48M

Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji’s social media account was recently hacked by crypto scammers who promoted a fake digital asset, the “Tanzania token.” Tanzania Token The social media account of Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji was recently hacked by crypto scammers, who promoted a fake digital asset to his 2.2 million followers. The scammers used a deepfake … Read more

Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown

The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition party to raid police stations. Prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other … Read more

Binance Launches Mobile Money Feature for Crypto Transactions in Africa

Crypto exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in Africa, enabling users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via mobile money accounts. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and underbanked populations. Binance Expands Services in Africa, Boosting Crypto Accessibility Cryptocurrency … Read more

Report: Tanzania Closer to Launching a CBDC

Tanzania is getting closer to launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) which gives the country’s residents a “safe alternative,” the central bank governor has said. However, no date for the digital currency launch has been given. Growing Interest in Cryptocurrencies According to Florens Luoga, the governor of Tanzania’s central bank, his country is inching … Read more