The Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN) formally introduced that it’s going to formally pilot its central financial institution digital foreign money (CBDC) on the Hyperledger Material blockchain on October 1.
Rakiya Mohammed, Director of Info Know-how on the Financial institution of Nigeria, acknowledged in a webinar that it’s doable to conduct a corresponding proof of idea (POC) by the top of this yr on the newest.
In response to stories, this mission “GIANT” will function on the Hyperledger Material blockchain, devoted to offering non-public corporations with blockchain-based merchandise, options, and functions.
The Central Financial institution of Nigeria acknowledged that about 80% of central banks worldwide are issuing CBDC or have already issued their CBDCs, together with Thailand, China, the US, South Korea, Ghana, Philippines, and so on.
Nigeria’s Central Financial institution additionally acknowledged that Nigeria additionally wants to hitch the CBDC observe to facilitate the macro-control of the nation and the facilitation of cross-border commerce.
As early as earlier than, Nigeria has at all times maintained a hostile angle in the direction of cryptocurrencies. As reported by Blockchain.Information on February 8 this yr, the Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN) has doubled down its efforts to cripple cryptocurrency transactions within the nation, stating they’re a breeding floor for unlawful actions.
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