Stablecoins, sovereignty, and the missing orchestration payer in Africa’s cross-norder payments
Gillian Darko
We know stablecoins work. The benefits are documented, the momentum is undeniable, and the opportunity for Africa is real. But if we are serious about building this infrastructure properly — compliantly, sustainably, and on African terms — then we must also be willing to name the elephants in the room.
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