Central African Republic delays crypto token listing, cites 'market conditions'

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Central African Republic delays crypto token listing, cites 'market conditions'
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The Central African Republic, which adopted bitcoin as legal tender in April, said on Monday it had delayed listing its national cryptocurrency token, citing 'current market conditions' and 'marketing reasons.'

Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustrationin April, said on Monday it had delayed listing its national cryptocurrency token, citing "current market conditions" and "marketing reasons."

A plan to list the Sango Coin on as-yet unspecified crypto exchanges has been shelved until the first quarter, according to a statement posted in the coin's official Telegram channel. Also delayed is a "release" that would allow coin holders to sell up to 5% of their coins, which are currently "locked" for a year and unable to be sold.

Asked about a government initiative to allow foreign investors to buy citizenship for $60,000 worth of Sango Coins, an unidentified moderator on the channel said "more updates about this will be made next month."

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