Africa Moves to Lightning Network, Stablecoins Amid Soaring Bitcoin Transaction Fees

May 9, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) users in Africa are increasingly moving to the Lightning Network and stablecoins as transaction fees have soared to their highest level in nearly two years.

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