Toyota Sold in Bolivia Using USDT Stablecoin

  • A Toyota vehicle in Bolivia was purchased using Tether (USDT), marking the first such transaction in the country.
  • The payment was facilitated through partnerships that support cryptocurrency settlements.
  • Bolivia's central bank maintains a strict stance on decentralized cryptocurrencies, banning them since 2014.
  • The use of stablecoins like USDT occurs through peer-to-peer markets, often outside the formal financial system.
  • Stablecoin adoption is rising in Latin America due to currency volatility and limited banking access.