Brazil Sees 40% Surge in Crypto Imports, Totals $1.4 Billion in Sept

• Brazil scored a very high valuation in crypto imports for this year.
• Inflation, fiat devaluation, and exchange service growth are fueling the Brazilian crypto embrace.

The crypto industry in Brazil is booming, with digital asset imports reaching $1.4 billion in September. This represents a 40% spike from about $1 billion recorded in the same month of 2023. 

Crypto Activity in Brazil Spikes

Recent data from the Central Bank of Brazil, released by local news media, shows digital asset exports occurring at a lower volume. Notably, net digital asset exports this year amounted to $44 million, and $45 million in September 2023.

Consequently, Brazil’s net transactions in digital assets generated a total remittance volume worth $1.385 billion in September 2024, up from $987 million in the same period last year. The Central Bank report also included stablecoin and crypto transactions, constituting about 70% of all trades.

The data show that crypto activity rose in 2024 compared to 2023. Between January and September, crypto imports into Brazil reached $13.7 billion, a sharp increase above the $8.4 billion registered during the same period last year. Net imports have increased by 60% so far this year.

According to the Central Bank data, imports refer to products and services brought into the nation. In complement, inflows are the movement of capital flows that encompass a variety of transactions. Brazil has the biggest economy in Latin America, with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of about $2.4 trillion in 2024.

According to reports, the nation’s central bank is collaborating with legislators on stablecoin regulations for 2025. Additionally, monetary authorities and exchanges are debating a potential tax on stablecoin transactions with exchange platforms.

Blockchain First Expand Footprints in Brazil 

Brazil’s expanding crypto adoption can be attributed to several factors. First, the government has set a strong foundation to enable new use cases and utility for crypto. Establishing a user-friendly onboarding system also contributes to continued success in the country’s digital asset sector.

Furthermore, fluctuations in the Brazilian Real have shattered public trust in the national currency. Many Brazilians have turned to cryptocurrencies as a hedge against both inflation and the country’s economic uncertainty.

As a result, Brazil is now a top choice amongst blockchain firms seeking to expand their presence in Latin America. As CNF reported, blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs has introduced its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) product in collaboration with Brazil’s Travelex Bank. 

In a recent update, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse claims that legal clarity in Brazil has created new opportunities for local businesses and foreign firms. This enablement is driving many firms to the region.

Furthermore, Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, now accepts applications for the Bybit Card from all users in Brazil. Customers in Latin American nations can use the card to make crypto payments at millions of Mastercard merchants worldwide.