The IMF reports that Nigeria leads sub-Saharan Africa in stablecoin inflows, accounting for about 60% since 2019, with $59 billion in crypto inflows from July 2023 to June 2024. Stablecoins, mostly pegged to the U.S. dollar, enable faster, cheaper cross-border payments and remittances, benefiting households and small businesses. However, the IMF warns this trend may weaken demand for Nigeria's naira and complicate monetary policy, while also posing risks like money laundering due to limited oversight. Nigeria is responding with proposed regulations to license crypto operators and improve monitoring, aiming to balance innovation with financial stability and security.
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Lemonade announced that CFO Timothy Bixby will step down from his role after more than nine years and transition to a Board of Directors seat starting January 1, 2027. This planned succession has been in the works for some time, ensuring continuity f...
Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD) is working to improve its advertising algorithm to reduce acquisition costs, which have been a major challenge. While revenue growth is promising, profitability may take longer to recover. The company’s convertible bonds, tradi...
