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Cryptocurrency News Articles
Latin America Continues to Assert Its Growing Importance in the Global Crypto Ecosystem
Sep 29, 2024 at 11:28 am
Bolivia has seen a rapid rise in cryptocurrency activity since its central bank lifted the long-standing ban on digital assets in June 2024
Cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America (LATAM) continues to grow rapidly, with several new developments emerging in the region.
Bolivia has seen a 100% increase in cryptocurrency transactions following the lifting of a ban by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB). The average crypto trading volume in Bolivia has also doubled, reaching $15.6 million in August.
Stablecoins are becoming increasingly popular in Bolivia, offering an alternative for e-commerce and international transactions. BCB President Edwin Rojas highlighted the significance of this shift.
“The use of virtual assets is a favorable step towards modernization and economic integration with the world to strengthen international commercial and financial activities. Since the regulation came into force, the population has an alternative mechanism to process transfers to and from abroad and electronic commerce payments, among other activities,” Rojas stated.
Despite these gains, Deputy Mariela Baldivieso, a proponent of cryptocurrency, stresses that more work is needed. Bolivia still faces challenges, particularly in the areas of financial literacy and regulatory infrastructure. Baldivieso believes that with stronger education initiatives and clearer regulations, Bolivia could become a hub for crypto innovation in the future.
Worldcoin continues its expansion in Latin America by launching its World ID verification service in Guatemala. As of September 25, Guatemalan users can use Worldcoin’s orb technology to verify their identity as humans, countering the growing concern over online bots. With a quick download of the World App and an appointment at one of the orb locations, users can ensure their online interactions are genuine.
In a recent survey, 83% of Guatemalans expressed concerns about distinguishing between human-generated and bot-generated content online. The launch of World ID is seen as a solution to this issue, providing increased security and transparency in digital interactions.
Worldcoin’s expansion into Guatemala follows its previous launches in Ecuador and Mexico, where the technology has already gained traction. However, as Worldcoin grows in Latin America, it has sparked privacy debates in countries like Argentina, where concerns over biometric data protection have prompted regulatory discussions.
Crypto lending platform Nexo has officially joined the Colombia Fintech Association. This partnership enables Nexo to integrate into Colombia’s financial environment and offer digital asset solutions. Joining the association also enables Nexo to further engage with the local fintech community and explore synergies within the sector.
In a statement shared with BeInCrypto, Elitsa Taskova, Nexo’s Chief Product Officer, stated that the partnership with the Colombia Fintech Association reflects Nexo’s commitment to providing advanced digital asset solutions.
“Colombia presents a unique opportunity: with an astounding 92.1% of the population already having access to crypto-related services, the country is making a notable leap towards digital finance. […] We’re not just entering a market; we’re empowering millions of Colombians with accessible digital asset tools and shaping the future of finance in Latin America,” Taskova said.
These solutions meet the country’s growing demand for stablecoins and secure cross-border transactions. Over the past year, Nexo has observed a 73% rise in local clients using its crypto-yield products. Colombia’s interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, has been driven by remittances and a growing need for digital financial services.
Paraguay is making waves with the development of Legaledger, the world’s first third-generation blockchain network with national sovereignty. The Paraguayan Blockchain Chamber drives this initiative, aiming to provide secure blockchain-based solutions for the public and private sectors. These solutions encompass financial, civil, and military transactions.
Ricardo Prieto, the director of the Blockchain Chamber, explained that Legaledger is built on Hyperledger technology. It is designed to offer legal certainty in blockchain transactions, addressing concerns over security and fraud.
“Our blockchain network model is fractal. […] It can be implemented in a company, conglomerate, state, and country, with the same schematic design, and all would remain interoperable for the purposes of what we call sequencing, publication of the procedure or transaction, including international operations,” Prieto explained.
Through its sovereign blockchain model, Legaledger aims to position Paraguay as a global leader in blockchain governance and innovation. The organization plans to expand its solutions internationally by 2026.
The Central Bank of Brazil is making progress with its CBDC project—DREX. The institution recently entered the second phase of its DREX pilot program. This phase focuses on 13 strategic projects that will test the viability of smart contract-based financial services.
“We will also test the use of assets not regulated by the Central Bank. To this end, we are working together with the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). Other regulators have also shown interest in testing operations with assets under their jurisdiction in order to expand the usability of the platform,” Fabio Araújo, Coordinator of the Drex Initiative and Consultant of the Department of Banking Operations and Payment System of Brazil’s Central Bank, elaborated.
The projects cover various sectors, including international
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