Crypto Economy Barely Contracted Through June Even as Asset Prices Sank -- Market Talk

1256 ET - The global crypto economy barely contracted in the 12 months that ended in June despite a roughly 50% drop in crypto asset prices, according to a new report from Chainalysis. Economic activity in the crypto space measured at $9.4 trillion in the year that ended June 30, down just 1.6% from year prior, the report says. The growing diversity of crypto use cases helped to blunt the impact of falling prices, the analysts say. Cross-border stablecoin activity accelerated sharply, person-to-person transfers gained ground globally, and Latin America actually increased its crypto activity, the report says. (dean.seal@wsj.com)

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September 23, 2026 12:56 ET (16:56 GMT)