Crypto Fest 2023 attracted a large number of Web3 enthusiasts, highlighting the positive impact of digital solutions in Africa. Hannes Wessels, General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance, emphasized the role of blockchain in innovation during his keynote speech.
International headlines may be applauding the fall of some of the first crypto superstars, but a strong attendance at Africa ’s premier crypto industry meetup demonstrates that digital solutions can still make a meaningful, positive difference on the continent. Crypto Fest 2023 invited Web3 enthusiasts to experience Cryptopia at Cape Town’s exclusive Cabo Beach Club and hundreds answered the call, a testament to the resilience of the community that is facing a harsh reality.
Hannes Wessels, General Manager of Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance – the Title Sponsor of Crypto Fest 2023 – reiterated the role of blockchain as a tool for innovation in the event’s opening keynote. He also didn’t shy away from the news circling the company and former global CEO Changpeng Zhao. “I know as much as you do, which is what we have all read in the news,” admitted Wessels before explaining that he cannot engage on topics about the international company, only the local Binance operation
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