-The remarkable ways cryptocurrency is driving social good on the continent
-Transformative examples such as Binance's Charity education and feeding program in Uganda, and the widespread reach of their Masterclass program
-How enhancing financial inclusion to revolutionising real estate funding with startups like Mozambique's Empowa and SME credit solutions through Kenya's Pezesha, is reshaping Africa's economic landscape.
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Episode Agenda
Role of Binance in Africa
Financial product suite and digital asset exchange
Increasing the freedom of money
Portfolio of crypto products and offerings
Cryptocurrency for Social Good in Africa
Humanitarian support by Binance Charities
Education and feeding program in Uganda
Use of crypto wallets for children in need
Transparency and accountability in cryptocurrency
Binance's Educational Initiatives
Free crypto education via Binance Masterclass program
400,000+ applicants educated since January 2020
Topics covered: Cryptocurrency fundamentals, user protection, crypto trading, careers in blockchain
8-week blockchain development master class for developers
Use of Crypto for Financial Inclusion and Remittances
Promotion of financial inclusion in Africa
Facilitation of remittance payments
$48 billion remitted to sub-Saharan Africa in 2019
$562 million facilitated by cryptocurrencies like Ripple
Reduction of cost and increase in speed of cross-border money transfers
Providing financial services for the unbanked in rural areas
Importance in Kenya and Nigeria
Crypto for Tackling Other Social Challenges
Affordable housing
Mozambican Fintech startup
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