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Watch: How digital assets will transform Africa’s financial landscape

Krutham’s senior researcher for market research, Thembi Baloyi, joined MyBroadband’s technology show, What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, alongside Absa Corporate and Investment Banking representatives Rob Downes and Juanetta Furusa-Matelakengisa to discuss the Digital Assets Africa Insights 2025 Report.

“Across the market, the value proposition of digital assets is often rooted in solving immediate, real-world challenges. In South Africa, our research found that about half of respondents agree that digital assets can increase efficiency in cross-border payments. This aligns with the broader continental need for cheaper, faster remittances and improved trade finance,” says Thembi.

Watch the full clip below.