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Strategic investment: VCs are missing out on Africa’s blockchain boom | Opinion

The article discusses the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrencies in reshaping traditional global economic hierarchies, focusing on Africa as a prime example. It highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by African economies in adopting crypto innovations and attracting venture capital. The article emphasizes how blockchain can address financial inclusion issues, drive grassroots economic activity, and provide better access to credit in Africa. It also emphasizes the importance of clear and supportive regulatory frameworks to attract VC funding and drive economic advancement on the continent. South Africa's proactive and collaborative approach to regulating the sector is cited as a positive example. The author concludes by urging venture capitalists not to overlook Africa's vast potential and for African regulators to embrace the crypto opportunity for economic growth.

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