IMF Warns Nigeria’s Stablecoin Boom Could Weaken Local Currency Demand
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 a...
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