
REPORT | Sub-Saharan Africa Crypto Economy Grew Over 13% YoY Led by South Africa, Says 2026 Chainalysis Report South Africa and Nigeria accounted for more than three-quarters of regional activity although their markets followed different trajectories. South Africa’s crypto economy expanded 52% to $39.3 billion, while Nigeria recorded $38.1 billion, down 3% from the previous year. South Africa's growth was driven largely by cross-border peer-to-peer stablecoin flows and cryptocurrency service activity. Nigeria, meanwhile, saw growth in centralized exchange activity offset by declines in decentralized exchange transactions and cross-border P2P transfers. Details: https://t.co/pYEil8275U #CryptoAfrica #CryptoSA #StablecoinsSA #SouthAfrica #Nigeria


