Unbanked
Unbanked refers to individuals or businesses who are not served by traditional banking services and lack access to basic financial services such as loans, savings accounts, credit cards, payments applications and other financial products. The unbanked population is growing rapidly throughout the world due to a lack of affordable banking options in certain areas, political instability, extreme poverty or limited infrastructure. This can lead to difficulty obtaining necessary goods and services without relying on informal networks that may be unreliable or expensive.
The emergence of cryptocurrency has presented an opportunity for those who are unbanked to gain greater financial inclusion. Cryptocurrency allows for fast transactions with low fees using mobile devices – making it easier than ever before for people around the world to store value securely outside of their local currency. In addition, cryptocurrencies often offer more privacy than traditional systems which can help those living in politically volatile regions protect their assets from government interference.
Cryptocurrencies have been used successfully by organizations such as WFP (World Food Programme) and UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) during humanitarian aid efforts when traditional payment systems fail due to economic sanctions against countries in crisis situations. Furthermore, crypto-based remittance platforms allow migrants living abroad easily send money back home without having access to a bank account – providing them with a sense of security knowing that their family members will receive the funds quickly and safely regardless of where they live in the world.
Finally, blockchain technology has opened up opportunities for new types of lending platforms which allow users who don’t have access to traditional banks borrow money at lower interest rates from global investors through peer-to-peer transactions backed by tokens rather than fiat currencies. These innovative models are already being tested in several countries around the globe with great success – giving hope that even those without access to conventional banking will soon benefit from similar financial opportunities available elsewhere..