Stablecoins account for nearly half of all transactions in sub-Saharan Africa! 🌍
- According to Chainalysis, stablecoins account for 43% of all crypto transactions in the region.
- Devaluation of local currencies has led to a rush to stablecoins.
- Nigeria leads the way with $59 billion in transactions from July 2023 to June 2024.
- 85% of transactions in Nigeria are under $1 million, mostly retail.
- Ethiopia has also seen strong growth of 180% over the past year.
- Stablecoins are replacing BTC in South Africa, helping manage liquidity and reduce exchange rate risk.
What do you think about the future of stablecoins in Africa? Share your thoughts! 💬