How many remittances arrive via cryptocurrencies to El Salvador?

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Remittances sent through cryptocurrency wallets to El Salvador rose sharply in early 2026, reaching $23.1 million in the first four months. That total still accounted for only 0.70% of the country’s overall remittance inflows, which exceeded $3.286 billion over the same period. The article shows that crypto transfers grew versus 2025, but traditional channels still dominate remittance activity. It also places the trend in context by noting that full-year crypto remittances fell in 2025 after a higher level in 2024. The story frames the numbers against El Salvador’s broader crypto policy background and the continued importance of remittances to the national economy.

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