IMF flags stablecoin risks, reiterates need for tighter crypto regulation
The IMF says stablecoin issuance has grown to $300 billion in 2025, but increased adoption poses financial risks if left unchecked.
Nigeria
Latest stories and analysis of blockchain and digital assets developments in Nigeria.
Flutterwave CEO lays out the company’s stablecoin play — and why Polygon fits the plan
Olugbenga Agboola said rising demand from clients and suppliers already using stablecoins pushed Flutterwave to build payment flows that match how people are transacting today.
Why Yellow Card shuttered its retail business
Yellow Card told Mariblock that the decision was driven by strong, growing demand for stablecoin-fiat payment services.
Nigerians prefer crypto investments and gambling to the capital market — SEC DG
Emomotimi Agama said the country is missing out on substantial investments because Nigerians avoid investing in the Nigerian capital market.
Flutterwave taps Polygon for stablecoin-powered cross-border payments
While the full rollout is scheduled for 2026, a pilot program of the product feature is expected to run its course before the end of the year.
Nigeria, South Africa and two other African countries exit FATF’s grey list
According the IMF, these countries have lost significant sums of money as a result of being grey listed by the FATF
Unlocking Africa’s next economy would require new money
Ayotunde Alabi highlights how adopting stablecoins and tokenized assets can help Africa build a modern financial system that drives trade and economic growth.