Crypto Adoption Slows in Developed Markets as Stablecoins Buoy Emerging Economies

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2026-04-23 20:39:01

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Global cryptocurrency adoption decelerated in Q1 2026, with developed markets leading the downturn. Total retail volume fell 11% year-over-year to $979B, marking a second consecutive quarter of contraction. The US remained the largest market at $212B, followed by South Korea ($69B) and Russia ($48B), while Turkey entered the top five with 7% growth.

India demonstrated resilience with a modest 6% decline, outperforming Western economies. Venezuela surged to 17th globally with $17.9B in activity, highlighting stablecoins' role in cross-border transactions despite regulatory scrutiny. TRM Labs data reveals a bifurcated market: institutional flows stagnate in mature economies while P2P tools drive emerging market adoption.

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