It helps reducing barriers between developed and developing countries. Imagine all the funds that can move to poor countries without hefty fees on the way. Thats a game changer and enables many people the access to digital funds without going through the problems regarding bank accounts in such regions. So yes, I definetely see it benefitial for the economy even now (only as a money transfer)
In a good side, of course it has a good side, it really helps individual a lot so those individuals have the ability to earn more that what they are earning in their regular job so for me since many individuals have also earned here then it has big impact in the society.