Diplomacy
Binance Founder CZ Advocates Blockchain to Cut High Remittance Fees in Philippines
During the ASEAN Tech Summit in Manila, Binance founder CZ highlighted the potential of blockchain technology to significantly reduce the high fees associated with the Philippines' over $35 billion in annual remittances. He also emphasized the importance of financial literacy for wider adoption.
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