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

18-Jun-2026 Bitcoin.com
IMF Says Nigerians Moved $59B in CryptoThe 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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