Binance is now allowing users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal to purchase crypto directly through mobile money payments enabled through local partnerships. Binance is a blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider.
Samantha Fuller, Spokeswoman for Binance says “We remain focused on advancing financial inclusion and delivering user-friendly solutions for crypto adoption across Africa. This expansion into West and Central Africa is a significant step in our mission to increase crypto adoption, providing millions of people with more direct access to the global digital economy”.
This new service currently supports only buy transactions, further simplifying the entry point for new crypto users in these regions.
How to buy crypto
- Log in to your Binance app and select [Add Funds] from the homepage.
- Choose your local fiat currency you wish to use by selecting the currency in the top-right column.
- Follow the instructions to complete your crypto purchase.