Week in Crypto Adoption: a16z Floods Pakistan, France Rejects Digital Euro for Bitcoin, Venezuela Survives on USDT.From Kyrgyzstan's CBDC + reserve combo to Pakistan's corner-store revolution, Venezuela's survival economy, France's anti-CBDC pivot, and Australia's licensing clarity!Let’s unpack this week’s crypto adoption madness. 🧵1/8 ...

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Core Insights - BlackRock's Bitcoin ETFs, particularly IBIT, have emerged as the most significant investment success story of 2025, highlighting the firm's dominance in the ETF ecosystem [1] - The reliance on BlackRock's IBIT for net inflows raises concerns about the fragility of institutional crypto adoption, as other Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing negative flows [2][4] Investment Flows - Year-to-date, BlackRock's IBIT has contributed $28.1 billion in net inflows to US Bitcoin ETFs, surpassing the total sector gains of $26.9 billion [2][4][5] - On October 27, US Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows of 1,300 BTC (approximately $149.3 million), indicating sustained institutional demand, predominantly funneled through IBIT [3][7] Market Dynamics - The concentration of inflows in BlackRock's IBIT suggests a critical vulnerability; if BlackRock reduces its involvement, institutional inflows may decline rapidly [7] - Other Bitcoin ETFs, such as Fidelity's FBTC and Bitwise's BITB, have seen flat or negative flows, emphasizing the dependency on BlackRock [4][5] Broader Institutional Trends - Institutions are increasingly treating crypto as a core component of finance, with banks, asset managers, and payment companies deepening their exposure through custody, tokenization, and ETF products [8]

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Australia’s crypto adoption rate reached 31% in 2025, up from 28% in 2024, putting the nation among the world’s most crypto-engaged populations, as mobile wallet usage indicators show activity more focused on trading and speculation than in other developing countries, according to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report. The findings come as crypto’s total market cap crossed $4 trillion for the first time, with active crypto users globally reaching 40-70 million, up approximately 10 million over the past year. ...

Crypto Adoption - Crypto adoption in Australia stalls [1] - Trust in crypto drops in Australia [1] Regulation - Labor's push for crypto regulation in Australia [1]

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Core Insights - Crypto adoption has transitioned from a fringe activity to a global movement, with significant engagement from retail traders, institutions, and governments [1] - South Asia is identified as the fastest-growing hub for crypto adoption, with India and Pakistan experiencing an 80% increase in adoption from January to July 2025 compared to the previous year [2] - The US leads in total transaction volume, handling the most crypto activity overall, while India remains the global leader in crypto adoption for the third consecutive year [2] Adoption Trends - The US crypto market saw a 50% increase in trading and transaction volume in the first seven months of 2025, surpassing $1 trillion, attributed to clearer regulations like the GENIUS Act [3] - Stablecoins have become a cornerstone of the crypto landscape, accounting for approximately 30% of all crypto transactions, with transaction volume reaching a record $4 trillion, an 83% increase year-over-year [4] - Retail interest in crypto has surged, with smaller transactions increasing by 125% from January to September 2025, indicating growing use cases for payments, remittances, and value protection during economic uncertainty [5] Regulatory Impact - Adoption has accelerated in some regions due to regulatory clarity and institutional access, while in others, it has expanded despite restrictions or bans [6]

🚨JUST IN: GLOBAL CRYPTO ADOPTION SURGED IN 2025, LED BY SOUTH ASIA, WITH THE U.S. RETAINING MARKET DOMINANCE — TRM LABS ...

Industry Trend - AI and UX will drive the next wave of mainstream crypto adoption [1] Competition - 'The smartest wallet wins' in the crypto space [1]