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Blockchain technology moves from hype to mainstream (and what this means for you)

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2021 will be the year when blockchain storms the financial sector. Sonya Kuhnel of Bitcoin Events explains what's in store for the upcoming Blockchain Africa Conference, from using stablecoins for import and export, to new payment methods at a fraction of the cost charged by banks, to the explosive growth in cryptos across Africa.
28 Jan 2021 English South Africa Tech News · Investing

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