Binance to Launch Blockchain Awareness Program in Africa

Changpeng Zhao, the founder, and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by trading volume, has formed a partnership with African-based non-profit organization Jokkolabs to launch a blockchain awareness and education program throughout communities in Africa. Binance CEO is Bullish on Africa Changpeng Zhao recently visited Ivory Coast and Senegal as part of his tour to collaborate with policymakers. His stay in the region involved meetings with President of Ivory Coast Alassane Dramane Ouattara, and President of Senegal Macky Sall, amongst others. Zhao expressed the company’s commitment to collaborating with policymakers in Africa as well as highlighting blockchain’s importance to the financial economy. “Africa is primed for crypto adoption as blockchain provides financial accessibility not currently available to lots of Africans,” he said, adding, “Together, we will reinforce the region as a hub of blockchain innovation and entrepreneurship.” During his visit, CZ announced Binance’s partnership with Jokkolabs, one of Africa’s first social impact hubs. Through this partnership, Binance will launch a blockchain awareness and education program throughout communities in Francophone Africa. The partnership will involve a monetary donation for community education workshops with an aim to increase blockchain literacy and skills. Binance aims to build the fintech community across the Francophone Africa region, ensuring enth...