According to disclosures from the Central Bank of Brazil, the trading volume of crypto assets in Brazil reached $14.68 billion in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 135%. In June alone, the trading volume hit $2.54 billion. The report indicates that stablecoins are the main driver of demand growth, being used for payments, value transfer, and liquidity reserves in addition to speculative trading. (Livecoins)