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Top Crypto News: Latin America

Exponential growth in institutional stablecoin adoption — In the first half of 2025, stablecoins usage among Latin American businesses has more than doubled (in share of volume) for Bitso Business, especially in payments/FX/treasury operations.

Diverse industry uptake beyond remittances — Industries like gaming, PSPs (Payment Service Providers), and business-to-business payments are increasingly using stablecoins. Remittances used to dominate, but now FX, treasury, and arbitrage comprise a large share.

Uruguay regulates virtual assets — Uruguay passed new legislation recognizing cryptocurrencies as “virtual assets,” with oversight by its Central Bank, and requiring Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to have permits.

Brazil leading in regulation clarity — Brazil is being recognised for its transparent approach to crypto regulation (e.g. licensing, defining treatment of staking, airdrops, accounting for digital assets).

Panama drafting law to legalize crypto payments — A new draft bill in Panama seeks to: legally recognise Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins for payment, impose licensing for exchanges and wallets (VASPs), and bring KYC/AML standards.

Latin America turning to stablecoins to hedge inflation — Countries with high inflation & weak currencies are increasingly using stablecoins like USDT/USDC as a savings/transaction hedge.

Bolivia’s crypto transaction spike — After lifting its crypto ban in 2024, Bolivia saw crypto transactions increase by over 530% year-on-year in first half of 2025.

First large-scale stablecoin conference in Latin America — Mexico City will host Latin America’s first major stablecoin conference in late August 2025, bringing together regulators, fintech/crypto firms (Visa, Circle, Solana etc) to discuss adoption, regulation, financial inclusion.

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