StablecoinsChainalysis · 2026.10.30 · Collected
Africa's crypto adoption: stablecoins and cross-border payments
Chainalysis estimates that Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto economy grew 13.4% between July 2025 and June 2026. South Africa and Nigeria together accounted for over three-quarters of regional activity.
The report highlights personal wallets, stablecoins and cross-border payments. Banking integration and regulation remain important. These findings concern onchain activity during the reporting period, not recent token prices.
Adoption does not end at onchain confirmation. If recipients still struggle to convert, withdraw or spend, a faster network may not improve their experience. End-to-end cost and repeat use are more revealing.