Bank of Italy Finds Stablecoins Lack Consistent Cost Edge in Remittances
A Bank of Italy study of USDC transfers across corridors including South Africa found fiat conversion and payment infrastructure, not blockchain fees, drive remittance costs.
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A Bank of Italy study of USDC transfers across corridors including South Africa found fiat conversion and payment infrastructure, not blockchain fees, drive remittance costs.
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A Bank of Italy study of USDC transfers across corridors including South Africa found fiat conversion and payment infrastructure, not blockchain fees, drive remittance costs.