Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins

January 23, 2026 1 min read 22 views

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa.

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Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins

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