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'Massive' stablecoin adoption is reshaping payments in emerging markets

Mar 5, 2025
37:29

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Yellow Card Financial CTO and Co-Founder Justin Poiroux.


In this episode, Chaparro and Poiroux discussed the rapid adoption of stablecoins in emerging markets, particularly in Africa. They explore how stablecoins are solving cross-border payment issues, and how Yellow Card is looking to bridging the gap between the developing world and the global financial system.


OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

00:58 - Sponsor break

03:44 - Understanding Yellow Card

05:56 - Challenges of building in Africa

08:04 - How Yellow Card addresses cross-border payments

15:53 - Yellow Card’s origins

20:02 - Early challenges

25:03 - Educating users & building trust in emerging markets

28:26 - Looking ahead

34:40 - Conclusion


GUEST LINKS

Justin Poiroux - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinpoiroux/


Yellow Card Financial - https://yellowcard.io/

Yellow Card Financial on X - https://x.com/yellowcard_app

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