Most crypto activity over the last year has been tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances and preserving value in volatile economic conditions.
Improving crypto regulatory clarity has triggered a 125% surge in global retail crypto transactions for two years in a row, according to TRM Labs.
Worldwide retail crypto transactions rose by more than 125% between January and September 2025, echoing similar growth seen in 2024, according to the blockchain intelligence firm in its Crypto Adoption and Stablecoin Usage Report on Tuesday.
Most activity was tied to practical use cases such as payments, remittances, and preserving value in volatile economic conditions, showing individuals are playing an increasing role in shaping the industry’s evolution.
