Binance the world’s largest
cryptocurrency and blockchain provider has been recognized for its outstanding
contribution to the fintech industry in Ghana at the Ghana Fintech Awards 2022.
The blockchain
giant received the “Emerging Technology Of The Year” award, an award
highlighting its expertise in leveraging technology to deliver financial
services and enable payments and transactions.
The Ghana Fintech Awards 2022 had
high-level executives, dignitaries, and industry leaders from the private
sector, government agencies, and departments in attendance. Among the notable
attendees was Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, British High
Commissioner to Ghana H.E Harriet Thompson, and the Head of Fintech and
Innovation, the Bank of Ghana, Kwame Oppong.
Winners were selected through an
independent audit process conducted by KPMG - one of the Big Four firms providing
Audit, Tax, and Advisory services - ensuring that the award selections were
based on high-level criteria and transparent evaluation methods.
“At Binance, we believe that financial
services should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or
location. Our recognition as the Emerging Innovator of the year only
strengthens our commitment to promoting financial inclusion and empowering
individuals to take control of their financial future. says Emmanuel Ebanehita
(Marketing Lead, Binance West Africa).
“Despite the major challenges that the
digital asset industry faced in 2022, Binance has remained focused on building
products that add real value and prioritize user experience and security – two
key aspects of the company’s ethos.” he
added.
Binance aims to make cryptocurrency
accessible to everyone by offering extensive financial services and the most
innovative product suite across a growing network while retaining the lowest
fees in the industry. The blockchain company is constantly expanding its Web3
offerings beyond finance and believes that the underlying technology holds
immense potential for enhancing services and improving people's lives.
The Ghana Fintech Awards honors and
acknowledges the individuals and organizations leading innovative solutions in
the industry. These leaders have greatly contributed to boosting Ghana's
fintech competitiveness and creating a robust fintech ecosystem for economic
development and financial inclusion.
