Bitcoin Lightning Network to be used in fiat transfers between EU and Africa By Cointelegraph

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The ongoing crypto winter is not stopping the industry from pushing for global adoption and accessibility. A new partnership between CoinCorner and Bitnob opens a way for users across continents to perform cross-border transactions involving multiple fiat currencies.

Typically transfer of funds between Europe and Africa requires a third-party facilitator like Western Union (NYSE:), which rely on centralized entities. These transactions often have processing times of multiple parties prior to approval and are known for their expensive cuts. World Bank estimates that remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa went upwards of $40 billion yearly as of 2020 —with Nigeria receiving almost half of the sum alone.

Sending remittances to Africa, especially from the U.K. and Europe, is known for its high cost. Source: IFAD