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Why Binance and Akon Are Betting on Africa for Crypto Adoption

Demand for bitcoin is surging in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya, attracting investment from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and a token project by Akon.

Hip-hop artist Akon is the latest celebrity to join the cryptocurrency industry, setting his sights on Africa with his Akoin token project. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Hip-hop artist Akon is the latest celebrity to join the cryptocurrency industry, setting his sights on Africa with his Akoin token project. (Credit: Shutterstock)