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When Ethiopia’s $1 billion Eurobond talks collapsed in October, it wasn’t just another failed negotiation; it was a moment that exposed the deepest fault line in the country’s macroeconomic story: whether Ethiopia is facing a short-term liquidity crunch or a deeper solvency crisis. The distinction isn’t technical; it defines
● New Banking Model: CABS-AT turns banks into agents linking investors and borrowers. ● Risk Shift: Banks earn commissions while investors bear lending risk. ● Inclusive Finance: Collateral-free, insurance-backed loans expand access to credit. ● Global Impact: Patented innovation puts Ethiopia on the financial map. Ethiopian researcher Dr Ameha Tefera
Key points; ● 11 2 arrests and 519 accounts frozen nationwide. ● Cryptocurrency is often used as a major tool to evade regulations ● The parallel market has severely drained Ethiopia’s foreign exchange reserves. ● Crackdown supports IMF-backed economic reforms. Ethiopia has launched one ofits most sweeping financial crime crackdowns
