Experts: Defi Thrives Where Banks Falter, Fragmentation a Hurdle
The rise of decentralized finance is particularly strong in regions with weak banking systems, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Experts believe this is because defi offers financial tools an...
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