'Stablecoin Holdings Relative to Total Deposits in Africa Have Risen from Virtually Zero (2020) to 1.5% by 2024,' Says IMF Departmental Paper

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : These include the attractiveness of the underlying currency vis-à-vis the local currency, new use cases, enabling legal and regulatory frameworks, and ease of access.
59% : In its "Understanding Stablecoins" 2025 report, the IMF analysed regulatory frameworks from various jurisdictions, including the US, UK, Japan and the EU.
59% : According to the report, robust macro-economic policies, credible institutions, and a strong regulatory framework must work together as the first line of defense.
59% : This makes the IMF's call for strong domestic institutions, transparent regulation and international coordination especially urgent.
58% : The IMF therefore calls for comprehensive, globally-coordinated regulation: for all entities issuing, trading, custodying or transferring crypto assets.
53% : For "systemic stable-coin arrangements," additional oversight - similar to the regulation of financial market infrastructures - is needed.
51% : To the extent that stablecoins provide easier access to foreign currency for firms and individuals in emerging markets with weak currencies and high inflation, the demand for these instruments could increase further, says the IMF The IMF has issued a new report that evaluates the rapid growth of the global stable-coin market and the state of regulations worldwide - calling attention to structural vulnerabilities and the need for strong, coordinated oversight.
47% : G-7 Countries Agree to Step Up Efforts for Tighter Crypto Regulations Set by FSB and FATF Travel Rule Several factors could affect the future demand for stablecoins.
36% : The organisation noted that while emerging regulation can help mitigate some macro-financial risks tied to stablecoins, the overall global landscape remains highly fragmented.

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