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The post Exclusive Insights: Stablecoin Adoption Reshapes Local Economies appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto’s original promise was borderless finance, and stablecoins have delivered the same. In 2025, USDT, USDC, and their competitors have grown from simple trading tools into a new digital payment modes. This is right from businesses, gig-workers, and ordinary people seeking a haven from inflation. In this report, I talk about how stablecoins are shaping, rather will shape the global economies. Stablecoins: By the Numbers Metric Value Notes Annual stablecoin transaction volume $27.6T Exceeds Visa/MastercardSource: fxcintel Share of stablecoin flows cross-border 64% Remittances, paymentsSource: fxcintel Argentina stablecoin circulation $11B 3%+ of M1 money supply Nigeria stablecoin flows $24B/Year Rising despite crackdowns Source: linkedin Turkey stablecoin transfer volume $63B/Year 3.7% of GDPSource: linkedin How Local Stablecoin Economies Take Root What is a “Dollarized” Crypto Economy? A local stablecoin economy forms when people use digital dollars (like USDT, USDC) for saving, spending, and doing business. Which is often outside any traditional bank. In high-inflation nations, stablecoins act like underground “dollarization” but operate 100% via apps, P2P trades, and social media. How it Works: Locals swap out local currency for USDT/USDC on exchanges or informally. Stablecoins are used for rent, groceries, business payments, freelance wages, and cross-border trade. No bank required; deals happen over messaging apps, in person, or using crypto fintech apps. Case Studies: Argentina, Nigeria, Turkey Country Annual Inflation Stablecoin Penetration Local Highlights Argentina 140%+ $11B annual, 3% M1 Apps like Lemon Cash. Salaries & rent paid in USDT Nigeria 28% $24B/year Remittances & crypto P2P markets on WhatsApp Turkey 54% $63B/year, 3.7% of GDP USDT used as hedge, merchant settlements, B2B payments Argentina: The “Cepo” and Stablecoin Survival Currency controls (cepo) keep dollars scarce. Argentines pay a 30% premium, also called crypto blue rate to…

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