2025 LATAM Crypto Regulation Report
Our latest report explores how Latin America is becoming a global crypto powerhouse. Economic instability and high inflation are driving adoption, with over 57 million users - around 12% of the population - now holding digital assets.
1. Rapid Adoption
Crypto use in LATAM jumped 63% YoY (2024–2025). Brazil and Argentina lead, with stablecoins making up ~90% of Brazil’s crypto transactions, mainly for remittances and inflation protection.
2. Regulatory Progress
Ten countries now have formal frameworks. Brazil’s Law 14.478/2022 and its Drex CBDC pilot (with Visa, Mastercard, and Microsoft) set the pace, while the EU’s MiCA framework is shaping policy in Mexico, Chile, and Colombia.
3. Investment Momentum
Venture funding in blockchain startups hit $961M in Q2 2025, up 16% YoY. Tokenized real-world asset pilots added $387M, underscoring growing institutional confidence.
4. Economic Utility
Stablecoins are no longer speculative. They’re being used for remittances, payments, and savings, especially in economies with volatile currencies.
5. Future Outlook
The region is set for 10.93% CAGR through 2033, with DeFi projected to exceed $18.3B by 2030 - a sign of regulation-backed, sustained growth.
Get the complete “2025 LATAM Crypto Regulation Report” report to access:
- Country-by-country regulatory analysis.
- Data-driven adoption and transaction insights.
- Market projections and DeFi growth outlook.
- Commentary from Bitso, M0, Kast, and other key contributors.
Download Full PDF Report here.
(Co-Authors & Contributors: Bitso, M0, Kast, BitMart, NexGroup, Utila, Borderless, CryptoMKT, Coinflow. Ecosystem Supporters & Distribution Partners: MERGE Madrid)
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