How Trump sabre-rattling is driving Venezuelans to embrace crypto like never before – DL News
- Venezuelans punch above their weight when it comes to stablecoin adoption.
- The South American country has risen to 11th place globally for crypto usage.
Venezuela surged to 11th place globally for crypto adoption in 2025 as citizens turn to digital assets to survive economic and political turmoil.
The South American nation of 27 million rose from 14th place in 2024, according to the latest TRM Labs Country Crypto Adoption Index.
It’s a big jump for a small economy battered by hyperinflation.
The country’s gross domestic product per capita is just $3,100, according to the International Monetary Fund’s 2025 indicators.
By contrast, the United States’ GDP per capita is $89,000.
Venezuela is now “among the world’s highest-adoption…
