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The Hidden Price of Digital Money: IMF Reveals What Really Drives Stablecoin Transfer Costs
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The IMF research finds that stablecoins can reduce international money transfer costs significantly, but the main cost drivers are exchange fees and banking infrastructure rather than blockchain technology itself. Transfer costs vary widely across corridors due to local currency demand, banking options, and exchange premiums.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, Fintech and Payments.
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You must fix the fiat on- and off-ramps cost if your fintech depends on stablecoin remittances. Cheaper blockchain fees alone won’t cut your transfer prices or win customers.
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