What role does cryptocurrency play in achieving financial inclusion in developing countries?
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https://doi.org/10.59051/joaf.v15i2.897Keywords:
fintech, Blockchain, Financial InclusionAbstract
Objective: Determine how cryptocurrencies can promote financial inclusion in developing countries.
Method: The study employs statistical analysis to identify cause-and-effect relationships between various variables related to financial inclusion and cryptocurrencies, as well as a comparative study of the experiences of developed countries that have successfully integrated cryptocurrencies into their financial systems while enhancing financial inclusion.
Results: Proposition of a scheme enabling successful financial inclusion with the help of cryptocurrencies.
Originality/Relevance: The originality of this study lies in integrating cryptocurrencies into a larger, coordinated system to promote financial inclusion, a particularly relevant perspective in the current context of developing countries seeking innovative solutions.
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