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

Bitcoin.com Published 18.06.2026 13:07

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…

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