While Sub-Saharan Africa contributes to 2.3% of global crypto trades, nearly 10% of its transactions are in Bitcoin, surpassing both North America and Eastern Europe. High inflation, especially in Ghana, pushes people towards Bitcoin as a safer bet. Nigeria also shines, ranking second globally in Bitcoin usage, only behind India. It boasts a 9% annual […]
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