Unbanked
The Banks and the Unbanked: Blockchain’s Biggest Beneficiaries Sit at Both Ends of the Financial Spectrum
Actualizing blockchain's full potential requires intentional design for both audiences, Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon says.
Can Crypto Save the Cannabis Industry?
The legal cannabis industry’s problems go much deeper than a lack of access to banking. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.
How DAOs Open Doors for the Unbanked
It’s a new, borderless world. This article is part of Future of Work Week.
Yes, Crypto Is Cool. But How About Starting With More User-Friendly Tools?
Cryptocurrencies have a bright future but are still too hard for most people to use, including those living in underserved communities.
Now I Need Bitcoin: A Banking Breakdown in Mexico
Jeff Wilser discovers what it means to be unbanked and out of cash.
DeFi Should Look Beyond Tech Hubs for Growth
For DeFi to become a consumer-led phenomenon, it needs to stop focusing on places that already have good banking solutions.
What It's Really Like to Live on Bitcoin in the Middle East
The story of a Syrian migrant in Iraq shows how bitcoin can work as intended – as a global currency that transcends borders.
An Indonesian Chef and the Remittance Industry's $554B Problem
When the coronavirus forced Chef Bagus to conduct his cooking classes online, he needed a good payment system. There wasn't one, but his customers helped find a workaround.
Banking the Unbanked: How the Crypto Community Can Make a Big Impact
For tech-savvy young adults in communities often overlooked by traditional big business, the crypto and blockchain industry offers opportunities that others don't.
Libra Minus Facebook: Why Celo Is 2020's Buzzy Token Project
With $30 million from Polychain and a16z, here's how the buzzy Celo plans to rival Libra on financial inclusion.
