Brazil stablecoin purchases jump 158% year over year to $2.632B in May 2026

Demand for digital assets and stablecoins in Brazil surged through May 2026, with purchases up 155% year over year to $12.138 billion, according to data released by the Central Bank of Brazil. Stablecoin buying reached nearly $2.632 billion in May 2026, a 158% increase from May 2025. The figures point to sustained interest in crypto-related products in Brazil despite a broader bear market backdrop.