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Firstpost Tech
Firstpost @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 03/18/2025 05:34 EDT

Can crypto be used just like credit cards in global south? Africa shows the way

Africa is now positioning itself at the forefront of the Web3 revolution, charting a path that diverges sharply from the deregulation-driven models of the West

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