Latin America’s cryptocurrency transaction volume surged 60% to over $730 billion in 2025, accounting for about 10% of global activity. A new report indicates stablecoins like USDT and USDC are evolving into core financial tools for payments and savings, while monthly active users in the region grew three times faster than in the United States.
Cryptocurrency adoption across Latin America’s financial markets saw a significant expansion in 2025. A new industry report shows the region recorded more than $730 billion in crypto transaction volume.
This marks a 60% increase compared to 2024 and represents about 10% of total global crypto activity. Monthly active users in the region grew three times faster than in the United States.
The data illustrates a shift in how digital assets are used beyond speculation. Users are increasingly leveraging crypto for payments, savings, and accessing international finance.
Brazil leads the region with over $318.8 billion in crypto value received. This figure represents nearly one-third of total regional activity and is driven largely by institutional transactions.
Argentina ranked second with an estimated $93.9 billion in crypto volumes. The country also has the highest level of crypto usage per capita, with about 12% of its population actively using cryptocurrency.
While overall crypto app downloads declined by 9%, the total user base grew by 18%. This suggests a trend toward long-term adoption rather than short-term speculation.
The report highlights how stablecoins have evolved into broader financial infrastructure. Digital dollars like USDT and USDC are now used for cross-border payments and everyday transactions.
In many cases, users engage with crypto services without realizing it. Payments or transfers may automatically convert between traditional currencies and stablecoins in the background.
