Vietnam’s crypto adoption: Factors driving growth in Southeast Asia
Vietnam has the highest crypto adoption rate in the world. There are numerous factors driving the trend.
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What the Taliban crackdown means for crypto’s future in Afghanistan
The Taliban have finally banned crypto in Afghanistan, but many users and traders call it one of the “worst” decisions taken by the government so far.
Kaiko Report Shows Latam Harnessing Crypto Mostly for ‘Real World’ Use Cases
The latest data debrief issued by Kaiko, a provider of digital assets market data, has found that while there is retail movement in Latam regarding crypto assets, most liquidity is…
Nigerian Currency Plunges to New All Time Low — Central Bank Blames Speculators
The Nigerian central bank has accused currency speculators of being behind the local currency’s recent plunge to a new all-time low of N710 against the greenback. The leader of a…
FOMO Pay taps Ripple’s liquidity solution for treasury management
Ripple has continued to see adoption for its remittance technology from private institutions despite the ongoing lawsuit in the U.S.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Believes Crypto Will Thrive in Latam
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, believes that the future of crypto is bright in Latam. In a recent interview, Bankman-Fried recognized the rising adoption and demand that cryptocurrencies are experiencing…
Cryptocurrencies a ‘Good Alternative to Traditional Settlement Processes’ — Study
Cryptocurrencies can be a good alternative to conventional settlement processes because they are underpinned by blockchain technology which enables the instant finalization of transactions without the involvement of intermediaries, a…
Technicals suggest Bitcoin is still far from ideal for daily payments
Even with the rise of layer-2 solutions, many experts believe Bitcoin may have missed the boat as a currency for day-to-day remittances go.
UN Report: Venezuela Ranks Third Among Countries With Most Crypto Adoption
Venezuela, one of the first countries in Latam to be considered “crypto-friendly” by some standards, has ranked third in adoption rates, according to a report issued by the United Nations.…
Kenya Has Highest Proportion of Crypto Owning Citizens in Africa UNCTAD Data Shows
The latest data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) suggest that Kenya has the highest proportion of crypto-owning inhabitants than any other African country. To counter…