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Bitcoin price hits all-time highs across Argentina, Nigeria and Turkey

The new all-time highs come despite Bitcoin still being down over 50% against its price peak of $69,000 against the U.S. dollar.

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Ghanaian Cedi Second Worst-Performing Asset Among Sub-Saharan Africa’s Top 15 Currencies

In just the first 17 days of the new year, the Ghanaian currency reportedly depreciated by 12.7%, making it the second worst-performing among Sub-Saharan Africa’s top 15 currencies. While one…

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Egyptian Currency Plunges 15% After Cairo Accedes to Key IMF Exchange Rate Condition

After authorities in Egypt announced the adoption of a more flexible exchange rate regime, the pound exchange rate versus the U.S dollar plunged to 23.09:1, a new low for the…

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Study: MENA Crypto Volumes Grew Fastest Between July 2021 and June 2022 — Turkey Cements Position as Region’s Largest Market

Of the $566 billion in cryptocurrency transaction volume for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region between July 2021 and June 2022, nearly 40% went to Turkey, which kept…

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Egyptian Pound Latest African Currency to Slump to Record Low Versus US Dollar

The Egyptian pound recently became the latest currency from the African continent to see its value versus the greenback slump to a record low. The pound’s fall came amidst reports…

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