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CNBC Africa Crypto Trends: Regional Market Growth Forecast for 2026
When CNBC Africa dedicated its 2026 outlook segment to cryptocurrency, the editorial choice reflected a market reality too large to ignore. Sub-Saharan Africa received more than $205 billion in on-chain value over 12 months ending June 2025, a 52% year-over-year increase, making the region the third-fastest-growing crypto economy worldwide. With Nigeria alone accounting for $92 billion and stablecoin usage surging 180%, Africa’s crypto story has moved from speculative adoption to functional infrastructure. The $205 billion figure, sourced from Chainalysis’s 2025 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report, positions ... (full story)
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