Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card | Fixing $100 Fees on $200 Transfers — How Stablecoins Are Revolutionizing African Remittances | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

“How is it still 50% of your remittance in fees?” asks Chris Maurice, Co-Founder and CEO of Yellow Card, in this powerful conversation with Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast.

Maurice explains how traditional banking systems are still failing millions across Africa, where a $200 transfer can cost up to $100 in fees — and how Yellow Card’s stablecoin-powered network is changing that reality. Operating across 20+ African countries, Yellow Card is bringing low-cost cross-border payments, crypto-powered banking alternatives, and financial inclusion to one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.

This episode dives into the remittance crisis, the role of stablecoins like USDC, and how digital assets can slash costs, accelerate settlement, and empower local economies without relying on legacy intermediaries.

• Why remittance fees in Africa remain shockingly high
• How stablecoins are transforming payments and banking access
• Yellow Card’s mission to build crypto rails for the real world
• The regulatory and infrastructure challenges across African markets
• The future of on-chain financial inclusion and remittance innovation

A must-listen for crypto builders, fintech founders, and policy leaders exploring how blockchain and stablecoins can deliver real financial freedom where traditional systems have failed.

🎙️ Host: Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Chris Maurice – Co-Founder & CEO, Yellow Card
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | yellowcard.io | @chrismaurice | @YellowCard_App

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