Africa is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic regions for crypto adoption, but the story unfolding there is very different from what many in the West might imagine. Chris Maurice, co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, joins the show to share how stablecoins are already transforming businesses across the continent, solving real-world problems, and taking on SWIFT. Plus, he explains why USDT is the stablecoin of choice there. He also dives into the long-term economic impact of crypto adoption and explains why anyone serious about business should be paying close attention to Africa. Show highlights:What Yellow Card is and the focus on U.S. Dollar stablecoinsThe complexities of doing business in AfricaWhich African countries have the highest rate of adoptionChris’s background and his fun story of how he got into working in AfricaHow operating a company in Africa is different from other placesWhy Yellow Card is currently operating with three stablecoins, and the dominance of USDTWhy Yellow Card only offers centralized stablecoinsWhy everyone should pay more attention to the continent, according to ChrisVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotMantleRobinhood & ArbitrumGuest:Chris Maurice, cofounder and CEO of Yellow CardLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on stablecoins and emerging markets: Anita Posch on Why ‘Bitcoin Is a Tool for Freedom’ – Especially in Africa6 Stablecoins That Are Driving the Sector’s Two-Year High in Market CapitalizationCastle Island Ventures’ report: Stablecoins: The Emerging Market StoryTimestamps:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices