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From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision

They’ve declared bitcoin dead 53 times but it keeps getting stronger each time, says Hannes Wessels, General Manager of South Africa for Binance, which boasts the world’s most prominent blockchain ecosystem. In this fasc

From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision

They’ve declared bitcoin dead 53 times but it keeps getting stronger each time, says Hannes Wessels, General Manager of South Africa for Binance, which boasts the world’s most prominent blockchain ecosystem.

In this fascinating conversation with Topco Media CEO Ralf Fletcher, on the Business Unusual Podcast, the former HSBC banker simplifies some technical aspects of the crypto world, addresses misconceptions and offers a sophisticated perspective on bitcoin investment cycles and the market dynamics in South Africa.

Whether you’re a casual speculator, a crypto die-hard, financial professional, or just someone who wants to know more about how the future is happening you’ll get:

Actionable insights from an industry expert based on both theory and practice

A concise overview of the crypto adoption journey

A perspective on crypto’s security compared to fiat systems

[Watch](https://youtu.be/pw40FY06jV4) on YouTube

[Listen](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QgewdrySJUKW3SsWNELdg?si=7YIQyuiqRKS8ZQVgMVAZJQ) on Spotify

[Listen](https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/business-unusual-podcast/id1527274147?i=1000720011177) on Apple Podcasts

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