Bank of Tanzania cautious over digital currencies

Cryptocurrencies

Tanzania says it is conducting research on cryptocurrencies before committing itself. FILE PHOTO |  AFP

Tanzania’s central bank has said it is in no hurry to join the cryptocurrencies bandwagon, with Governor Florens Luoga saying the bank was conducting research before committing itself.

The governor’s statement, made at a conference of Tanzanian financial sector stakeholders in Dodoma on November 26, was the first formal communication by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) on cryptocurrency dealings since it issued a cautionary notice two years ago.