A16Z Crypto · 30 August 2026 · Industry Analysis

In Argentina, buying crypto means buying dollars

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In Argentina, crypto adoption surged to 1-in-5 people in 2024, driven by stablecoin demand as a dollar hedge during currency crises and capital controls. Even as economic conditions stabilize, stablecoin usage persists, suggesting it has shifted from crisis tool to entrenched payment habit.

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Topics: Crypto & Web3 · Fintech

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