IMF Warns Nigeria’s Stablecoin Boom Could Weaken Local Currency Demand
By Terence Zimwara | 2026-06-18 13:07:32 | 3 months ago
The IMF reports that Nigeria captured 60% of all stablecoin traffic in sub-Saharan Africa as users seek alternatives to traditional banking.
IMF: Stablecoins Transform From Niche Market to Major Payment Route Nigerians are increasingly turning to U.S.
dollar-pegged stablecoins to move money across borders as small businesses and households search for cheaper and faster alternatives
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