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Coin Edition 2024-12-16 07:20:00

Stablecoin Adoption Booms in Emerging Markets, Outpacing Bitcoin

Crypto investors favor stablecoins over Bitcoin for payments. The adoption of stablecoin in regions like Sub-Saharan African and Latin America has skyrocketed. Ripple President Monica Long stated that stablecoin for payments is the future. Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies, have exploded in popularity. They’ve even beaten out Bitcoin (BTC) in transactions across the globe. Specifically, regions like Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa have embraced these fiat-pegged assets, even as BTC hit $106,000 for the first time in history. This Chainalysis blog post explains how people in emerging markets use stablecoins to hedge against local monetary instability. They provide “a more reliable means of transacting and preserving value.” Furthermore, stablecoins have made a significant impact in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa due to their practicality for low-cost remittances, secure yield options, and access to DeFi services. Read also: Yellen Pushes for Stablecoin Oversight as Financial Risks Mount This growth is evident in the jump in stablecoin transfers under $1 million, which indicates non-institutional activity. Latin Am… The post Stablecoin Adoption Booms in Emerging Markets, Outpacing Bitcoin appeared first on Coin Edition .

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