The article has a numerator but not a denominator:
> Accurate data on the overall volume of cryptocurrency trading in Lebanon is all but impossible to obtain, due to the informality of the market. Demand fluctuates with the rise and fall of the global cryptocurrency market, but OTC suppliers estimated trading volumes across Lebanon of up to 10 million dollars per week at high points
So… 10 000 000 USD moving via crypto per week of i USD total currency movement per week.
Without this number it’s hard to tell if this is a significant new trend, or just fringe.
> Accurate data on the overall volume of cryptocurrency trading in Lebanon is all but impossible to obtain, due to the informality of the market. Demand fluctuates with the rise and fall of the global cryptocurrency market, but OTC suppliers estimated trading volumes across Lebanon of up to 10 million dollars per week at high points
So… 10 000 000 USD moving via crypto per week of i USD total currency movement per week.
Without this number it’s hard to tell if this is a significant new trend, or just fringe.