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Venezuela's Bolívar Collapses: USDT Dominates Daily Transactions

9/8/2025

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Venezuela's economy suffers from 229% inflation in 2025, causing the bolívar to collapse.
Tether's USDT has become vital for daily transactions, replacing the bolívar in commerce.
Research shows 53% of private transactions now utilize foreign currency or digital equivalents, mainly USDT.
Capital controls and sanctions drive stablecoin adoption, fostering a parallel economy.
Venezuela ranks 13th in global cryptocurrency adoption, with a 110% increase in usage over the past year.

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Story summary

Venezuela's economy suffers from 229% inflation in 2025, causing the bolívar to collapse.
Tether's USDT has become vital for daily transactions, replacing the bolívar in commerce.
Research shows 53% of private transactions now utilize foreign currency or digital equivalents, mainly USDT.
Capital controls and sanctions drive stablecoin adoption, fostering a parallel economy.
Venezuela ranks 13th in global cryptocurrency adoption, with a 110% increase in usage over the past year.