Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- Conversations around stablecoins took centre stage at the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) Nairobi last week, as digital finance stakeholders examined how blockchain-based payment tools could help African businesses overcome persistent barriers to regional and global trade.

The Africa Tech Summit Nairobi brings together technology founders, investors, policymakers and regulators to examine digital infrastructure and financial innovation shaping Africa's participation in the global economy.

The debate comes as many African firms continue to grapple with high transaction fees, foreign exchange constraints, slow settlement timelines and limited access to correspondent banking services, all of which complicate cross-border comme...