Chainalysis: Sub-Saharan Africa crypto adoption grows 13.4% to $101 billion, stablecoin volume surges 6x

Sub-Saharan Africa's crypto economy grew 13.4% year-on-year to $101 billion in the year ending June 2026, the fastest growth globally. South Africa and Nigeria dominate the region, accounting for over 75% of total transaction volume. Stablecoin receipts via P2P channels increased sixfold to $14.6 billion, while Bitcoin receipts fell 60% to the same level, highlighting stablecoins' role as a practical tool for cross-border remittances and value preservation amid currency volatility and limited foreign exchange access.