DRC Joins Forces with IFC to Build Its First Stock Exchange, Excluding Digital Assets

The Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on June 18 to establish the country's first stock exchange (KSE). A draft financial market bill was submitted to the Senate on June 11, providing the legal foundation. The exchange will operate under a dual-currency system (franc and USD) but explicitly excludes digital assets and cryptocurrencies. This move fills a gap in the DRC's equity market while reflecting a cautious stance toward crypto in emerging markets building initial financial infrastructure.