Crypto and Saltfish

Crypto and Saltfish

Current and future potential of cryptocurrency in Jamaican and the Caribbean


Jamaica mints non-blockchain Digital Currency

10 Aug 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Crypto and Saltfish

On Monday August 9, 2021 the Bank of Jamaica minted an inaugural $230 million of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Finance minister Dr. Nigel Clarke announced “This freshly minted CBDC will be exchanged for physical Jamaican currency with the ins...

Intro - Looking to the crypto future of the Caribbean

18 Apr 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Crypto and Saltfish

I’m new to cryptocurrency but I am so excited about it’s future in helping people take control of their money. I first went to Jamaica in 2005 and fell in love. Since then, I’ve found lifelong friends, been adopted by a mom, and made plans to eventua...