Emtech to advance its regtech and CBDC stack solutions with $4M led by Matrix Partners India

Emtech's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Innovation kit and its $4 million seed investment led by Matrix Partners India. The key points are:

1. Emtech introduced its CBDC Innovation kit for fintechs and financial service providers interested in experimenting with digital currencies pioneered by central banks.
2. The $4 million seed investment, led by Matrix Partners India, will support the development of Emtech's CBDC stack and regtech solution.
3. Emtech is currently working with six central banks, including Ghana, Nigeria, and the Bahamas, to develop regtech and CBDC stack solutions.
4. The company aims to digitize cash infrastructure for central banks and promote fintech-friendly CBDCs.
5. Emtech's CBDC Innovation Kit includes a regulatory sandbox and a simulator wallet for fintechs to test transactions and new business models.
6. The company has about 200 fintech companies on its waitlist to work on the platform.
7. The deployment of CBDCs has the potential to turbocharge financial inclusion in Africa and other regions.