Crypto-Powered Commerce Across Africa | A Conversation with Chris Maurice
December 5, 2024
In Episode 104 of The Money Movement, Jeremy Allaire joins Chris Maurice, Co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, to discuss the potent role of stablecoins in promoting trade and commerce across Africa. Chris shares a candid account of Yellow Card’s origin story, outlines the friction holding back economic progress on the continent, and explains why he’s bullish about mass adoption in the years ahead.
In Episode 104 of The Money Movement, Jeremy Allaire joins Chris Maurice, Co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, to discuss the potent role of stablecoins in promoting trade and commerce across Africa. Chris shares a candid account of Yellow Card’s origin story, outlines the friction holding back economic progress on the continent, and explains why he’s bullish about mass adoption in the years ahead. Their conversation also covers:
👉11:38 – On- and off-ramps
👉14:45 – Stablecoin sandwich thesis
👉22:50 – Regulatory trends in Africa
If you’re interested in learning more about fintech’s role in transforming financial services and payments across Africa, tune in to this episode of The Money Movement.
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About the show
The global economy is experiencing unprecedented challenges and change. Business leaders everywhere are grappling with how to transform their companies to become more digital, resilient and efficient. As we face this change, a new global movement is building around the promise of digital currencies and blockchains — forming a new architecture for the global economy and creating new opportunities for companies everywhere. The Money Movement explores the issues, ideas and icons driving this transformation in how we spend, send, save and store value.
The Money Movement is brought to you by Circle. Our mission is to raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value. Learn more about Circle Business Accounts and Platform APIs at circle.com.
👉11:38 – On- and off-ramps
👉14:45 – Stablecoin sandwich thesis
👉22:50 – Regulatory trends in Africa
If you’re interested in learning more about fintech’s role in transforming financial services and payments across Africa, tune in to this episode of The Money Movement.
Subscribe here:
👉 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3lUcJFN
👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3G3CrPZ
👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lUd6jF
👉 Email: https://bit.ly/3aXWYY5
About the show
The global economy is experiencing unprecedented challenges and change. Business leaders everywhere are grappling with how to transform their companies to become more digital, resilient and efficient. As we face this change, a new global movement is building around the promise of digital currencies and blockchains — forming a new architecture for the global economy and creating new opportunities for companies everywhere. The Money Movement explores the issues, ideas and icons driving this transformation in how we spend, send, save and store value.
The Money Movement is brought to you by Circle. Our mission is to raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value. Learn more about Circle Business Accounts and Platform APIs at circle.com.
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