Stablecoin Infrastructure
6 articles
PaymentsNigeria Built a Digital Currency. The Market Built a Better One
Nigeria launched Africa's first digital currency in 2021. Almost nobody uses it. Instead, ordinary Nigerians built a $92 billion stablecoin economy of their own — and now, just as the SEC moves to tighten the rules, the two are on a collision course.
Markesha Freeman
PaymentsCrypto and Stablecoins in Africa: From Speculation to Financial Infrastructure
Africa's crypto economy is expanding beyond speculation, with stablecoins increasingly used for cross-border payments, dollar access and digital settlement. Explore the data, opportunities and risks shaping Africa's crypto future.
Smott Charles
PaymentsWhy Africa Needs Better Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure
Africa has built powerful payment networks, but fragmented currencies and financial systems still make cross-border payments costly and complex. Explore why better interoperability could connect banks, mobile money, fintechs, and blockchain-based settlement across the continent.
Ray Paul
PaymentsThe Future of Digital Payments in Africa: From Mobile Money to Stablecoins
Africa's digital payments are evolving from mobile money to interconnected fintech, instant-payment, and stablecoin networks. Explore how these technologies could work together to create faster, more accessible, and connected financial infrastructure across the continent.
Ray Paul
PaymentsHow Cryptocurrency Is Changing Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Cryptocurrency is reshaping cross-border payments in Africa by enabling faster digital settlement, supporting remittances, connecting mobile money with global markets, and creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals.
Ray Paul
PaymentsWhy Stablecoins Could Transform Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Stablecoins could reshape cross-border payments in Africa by enabling faster settlement between currencies, banks, mobile money networks and digital payment platforms. Explore how stablecoin infrastructure could make African payments more efficient, accessible and connected.
Ray Paul