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Opinion by: Youngsun Shin, Head of Product, Flipster Where friction is the highest, previously marginalized users are empowered to utilize crypto as an effective hedge against dollar devaluation. As emerging economies look at new ways to accrue value and create wealth through digital assets, these markets have not just entered as participants in the crypto ecosystem — they are designing the next generation of financial platforms. These trends continue to prevail, especially in the global token economy.  A confluence of the world’s financial markets and regional spheres of influence is afoot. This is a complementary force that profoundly influences the trajectory of global finance, expanding and improving upon the legacy of institutional markets to create a place for crypto as a financial pillar.  The epicentre of crypto onboarding and innovation While crypto’s adoption has grown globally, it has taken distinctly different forms across developed and emerging markets. Developed markets have been instrumental in legitimizing crypto as an alternative asset class, with institutional ETFs granting broader access to derivatives, tokenized real-world assets and onchain treasuries — helping to solve crypto’s earlier reputation problem. Meanwhile, emerging markets are turning to crypto as a practical tool for remittances and access to dollarized assets in areas constrained by fragile banking systems. Financial limitations have sparked urgency and creativity where users need them most. After all, versatility is a non-negotiable when it comes to building for the global majority, who aren’t necessarily trading from dual-screen monitors in the comforts of an office but navigating digital finance through mobile phones in uncertain conditions.  As developed markets rally institutional and regulatory support, emerging markets’ lessons inform better platform design for all users. Accessibility barriers have led global exchanges to prioritize mobile-first design and intuitive trade flows, facilitating everyday remittances and active trading. While developed markets are reshaping…

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