The post Africa’s $205B Crypto Boom Is Redefining Global Adoption appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Fintech 11 September 2025 | 06:01 While much of the world treats crypto as an investment vehicle, Sub-Saharan Africa is showing what happens when digital assets become part of everyday survival. A new study by Chainalysis highlights the region as the third-fastest growing hub for crypto activity worldwide, with $205 billion in onchain value recorded between mid-2024 and mid-2025. That marks a 52% increase from the prior year. Stablecoins Filling the Dollar Gap The growth has been powered by stablecoins, which have become a lifeline in economies battling inflation and foreign currency shortages. Finding U.S. dollars has become increasingly difficult, making dollar-pegged tokens like USDT the next-best alternative. Chainalysis says stablecoins already make up more than 40% of the region’s transaction volume, far higher than in most other parts of the world. Nigeria’s Scale and South Africa’s Structure Nigeria, home to a massive population of young, tech-savvy users, stood out as the largest player, moving $92.1 billion in value over the past year. Inflation and limited access to traditional financial rails have only accelerated crypto adoption there. South Africa’s story looks different. With clearer regulatory frameworks in place, institutional players have begun rolling out more sophisticated services — custody, compliance, and product offerings — that make it easier for larger investors to step in. Retail Still Leads the Way What makes Sub-Saharan Africa unique is that crypto isn’t just about big-ticket trades. More than 8% of transfers were under $10,000, outpacing the global average. That figure points to crypto being used in day-to-day commerce, remittances, and savings, rather than speculative trading. Beyond Finance StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson argues that Africa’s challenges make it a proving ground for blockchain innovation well beyond money. Energy access, supply-chain transparency, and local governance are already being tested with blockchain tools, reinforcing the idea that… The post Africa’s $205B Crypto Boom Is Redefining Global Adoption appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Fintech 11 September 2025 | 06:01 While much of the world treats crypto as an investment vehicle, Sub-Saharan Africa is showing what happens when digital assets become part of everyday survival. A new study by Chainalysis highlights the region as the third-fastest growing hub for crypto activity worldwide, with $205 billion in onchain value recorded between mid-2024 and mid-2025. That marks a 52% increase from the prior year. Stablecoins Filling the Dollar Gap The growth has been powered by stablecoins, which have become a lifeline in economies battling inflation and foreign currency shortages. Finding U.S. dollars has become increasingly difficult, making dollar-pegged tokens like USDT the next-best alternative. Chainalysis says stablecoins already make up more than 40% of the region’s transaction volume, far higher than in most other parts of the world. Nigeria’s Scale and South Africa’s Structure Nigeria, home to a massive population of young, tech-savvy users, stood out as the largest player, moving $92.1 billion in value over the past year. Inflation and limited access to traditional financial rails have only accelerated crypto adoption there. South Africa’s story looks different. With clearer regulatory frameworks in place, institutional players have begun rolling out more sophisticated services — custody, compliance, and product offerings — that make it easier for larger investors to step in. Retail Still Leads the Way What makes Sub-Saharan Africa unique is that crypto isn’t just about big-ticket trades. More than 8% of transfers were under $10,000, outpacing the global average. That figure points to crypto being used in day-to-day commerce, remittances, and savings, rather than speculative trading. Beyond Finance StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson argues that Africa’s challenges make it a proving ground for blockchain innovation well beyond money. Energy access, supply-chain transparency, and local governance are already being tested with blockchain tools, reinforcing the idea that…