Why have they become so popular? In many underbanked and underserved countries like India and Kenya, Bitcoin has proven to be a cheaper and more efficient alternative to other mobile payment networks, like mPesa. DCG startups like Unocoin and BitPesa have continued to shape new remittance markets, helping individuals move away from cash to digital

H.E. Mohammed Anwar Maarouf, Minister of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, Tunisia, said: “Information technology and communication play a significant role in promoting social and economic integration by facilitating access for financial services, particularly for individuals and young entrepreneurs who are usually excluded from the formal banking ecosystem. The collaboration will help enhance their role in the economic