Due to Venezuela's severe "currency shortage," medium-sized enterprises in the country are increasingly viewing cryptocurrency as a lifeline. From mid-January to early March 2026, Venezuela's government dollar auction supply decreased by 13% compared to the same period last year, reaching $1.3 billion. A survey shows that 58% of Venezuelan business owners view foreign exchange shortages as an existential threat. Because traditional cross-border payment channels remain hindered by sanctions, they are forced to use cryptocurrency for daily international payments.