🇿🇦📈 As South African firm Altvest Capital becomes the first publicly traded company to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, the appeal of cryptocurrencies in emerging markets is growing! 💰 Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR, highlights the urgency for institutions in economies like South Africa to consider Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against currency depreciation. Many African currencies have faced depreciation, prompting businesses to seek alternative stores of value. BTC, with its decentralized and limited supply, is seen as a solution. Ehsani believes Altvest's move signals a growing trend, potentially reshaping the financial landscape of the continent. 📊 What do you think about Bitcoin's role in emerging markets and its future?