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Stablecoin FX Matches Bank Rails Speed in LATAM and East Africa—Data Proves It

A new report from Borderless drops a bombshell: stablecoin FX is closing in on traditional bank speeds across LATAM and East Africa. Vendors from Mexico City to Nairobi are already ditching wires for crypto rails.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read
Line graph comparing stablecoin FX speeds to bank rails in LATAM and East Africa markets

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Stablecoin FX settlement times near bank parity in LATAM (1.2 hours vs 24) and East Africa. 𝕏
  • Volumes hit $2.3B monthly in LATAM, up 180% YoY in Africa—driven by high fees and volatility. 𝕏
  • Institutions testing; expect 30% remittance shift by 2026, but regs and scalability hurdles remain. 𝕏
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Originally reported by The Block

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