Brazil Crypto Report

Lucas Nuzzi is a Brazilian-born blockchain analytics expert and data scientist. In November 2022, his on-chain analytical sleuthing gave the world, for the first time, a complete picture of the fraud that had been occurring between FTX and Alameda Research - entities that were both controlled by Sam Bankman-Fried.Lucas and host Aaron Stanley go behind the scenes of his groundbreaking research that revealed $4 billion in commingled funds between FTX and Alameda, providing the first public evidence of systematic fraud. From receiving hundreds of desperate messages from FTX users to working with prosecutors, Lucas shares the personal toll of being on the front lines during crypto's darkest hour. We explore how traditional due diligence failed, why proof of reserves could prevent future collapses, and the lessons learned from SBF's spectacular fall You can follow Lucas on X/Twitter____________________________________________________________Brazil Crypto Report is presented by AveniaIf you're building a wallet, a crypto consumer app, or a global payment platform, Avenia is your bridge to Latin America. Instantly connect to PIX, SPEI, and CBU using stablecoins — with one API. No banks. No FX desks. No SWIFT. Move money globally, with full compliance and real-time settlement. Learn more at avenia.io------------------------------------------------------------------For editorial and sponsorship inquiries: aaron@activomedia.ai#brazil #web3 #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #fintech #latam #defi #onchain #regulation #cryptonews #stablecoins #tokenization

Sebastian Serrano is the CEO of Ripio, which is one of Latin America's largest crypto platforms with 20 million plus users. We discuss the region's crypto evolution over his 12 years in the market.We dive into the growth of stablecoin usage across Latin America, with 80% of Ripio's volume coming from these assets.We also discuss new developments in Argentina, such as a tokenization sandbox and growing crypto trading volumesYou can connect with Sebastian on X/TwitterChapter Breakdown:00:00 - Introduction & Ripio Overview03:15 - The Stablecoin Revolution in Latin America08:30 - Mercado Libre Partnership & MeliDollar Launch12:45 - Non-USD Stablecoins & Market Access Use Cases18:20 - Real World Assets & Tokenization Opportunities23:10 - Argentina's Crypto Ecosystem & Regulatory Landscape28:45 - VASP Registration vs. Full Licensing Requirements32:20 - Regional Market Expansion (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia)36:15 - Milei Administration Impact & Economic Reforms41:30 - Libra Meme Coin Controversy & Political Implications45:00 - DevConnect Buenos Aires & Ethereum Development Hub48:45 - Market Outlook & Q4 Predictions52:30 - Ripio's Growth to 20M Users & Future Vision____________________________________________________________Brazil Crypto Report is presented by AveniaIf you're building a wallet, a crypto consumer app, or a global payment platform, Avenia is your bridge to Latin America. Instantly connect to PIX, SPEI, and CBU using stablecoins — with one API. No banks. No FX desks. No SWIFT. Move money globally, with full compliance and real-time settlement. Learn more at avenia.io------------------------------------------------------------------For editorial and sponsorship inquiries: aaron@activomedia.ai#brazil #web3 #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #fintech #latam #defi #onchain #regulation #cryptonews #stablecoins #tokenization

This podcast, originally recorded as an X Space, dives into the Brazilian Central Bank's controversial proposed restrictions on stablecoin usage and custody. During this space we hear from executives from Binance, OKX, Bluegreen, ABToken, Solana Foundation, Nonco, Bitso and more to discuss how these proposed rules would impact crypto users in Brazil and the country's nascent digital asset industry more broadly-------------------------------------------------------------------

Niklas Anzinger, CEO of Infinita City, discusses how new governance models can unlock technological innovation through regulatory flexibility. Operating within Prospera's special economic zone in Honduras, Infinita is building a biotech-focused district that demonstrates how competitive governance can foster development.Key takeaways:Regulatory flexibility allows businesses to select from proven international frameworks rather than being subject to monopolistic regulation, unlocking "stranded technologies"The project uses market mechanisms like mandatory liability insurance to create proper regulatory incentives without overregulationNotable tech investors including Brian Armstrong (Coinbase), Balaji Srinivasan, and Tim Draper have recently backed the project, validating its approach to governance innovationYou can connect with Niklas on Linkedin, and you can learn more about Prospera here

Is tighter oversight cutting off illicit crypto flows? Or are the bad guys just getting smarter? In 2023, addresses linked to criminal activity sent $22.2B in cryptocurrency—down from $31.5B in 2022, a steeper 29.5% drop compared to the 14.9% fall in overall transactions. This session explores the impact of regulation and compliance in making crypto markets safer and thwarting money laundering at scale.Featuring:Aaron Stanley, Founder of Brazil Crypto ReportTatiana Guazzelli, Parter at Pinheiro Neto AdvogadosArmand Kurath, Founder of Gecko ComplianceGuilherme Murtino, CMO of Transfero Thanks to the Transfero team for hosting this session onsite at Web Summit Rio--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode, host Aaron Stanley is joined by Tatiana Guazzelli of Pinheiro Neto Advogados and Marcos Rocha of Veirano Advogados to discuss updates to crypto regulation in Brazil. Key Takeaways:Brazil's Central Bank is finalizing crypto regulations with potential restrictions on self-hosted wallets and stablecoins, aiming to publish final rules by end of 2025Companies must establish active operations in Brazil NOW to be grandfathered in once the licensing window opens Regulators seek balance between market growth and oversight, with industry groups like AB Token advocating for practical solutions to avoid stifling innovation-----------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠Binance⁠⁠ Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss the organization's expanding influence in Latin America. Gregaard discusses Cardano's partnerships with Brazilian powerhouses Petrobras and SERPRO, alongside significant developments in Argentina with UTN Buenos Aires.We also explore Cardano's unique approach to blockchain development - which features decades-long vision, optimizing for sustainability and real-world impact. Gregaard explains the Foundation's unique goal of eventually making itself obsolete, measuring success by enabling true decentralization. You can connect with Frederik on Linkedin-----------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠Binance⁠ Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

In this panel from Merge Buenos Aires hosted by BCR's Aaron Stanley, industry leaders from Banco Santander, GK8 by Galaxy, Manteca, and BlockDaemon discuss the accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology. - Coty de Monteverde, Global Blockchain CTO at Banco Santander- Kaushal Sheth, Head of US Sales at BlockDaemon- Federico Goldberg, CEO at Manteca- May Michelson, Director of Global Sales at GK8 by GalaxyKey Takeaways:- The crypto market is experiencing a paradigm shift from retail to institutional leadership, driven by regulatory clarity in the US and Europe. - Banks are primarily focused on bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenization as their entry points into digital assetsF- Financial institutions require significantly higher security standards for crypto custody, with an emphasis on risk management and regulatory complianceChapter Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and Panel Overview2:35 - The Shift from Retail to Institutional Crypto7:12 - Regulatory Changes Driving Bank Adoption12:45 - European Market: MiCA Implementation Effects17:30 - Latin American Adoption: Customer-Driven Approach22:18 - Security Standards for Financial Institutions28:54 - Custody Solutions: Hot vs. Cold Wallets34:10 - Santander's Blockchain Journey38:25 - Key Focus Areas: Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Tokenization43:15 - Implementation Best Practices for Banks48:40 - Future Outlook and Closing Remarks-------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide. With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Lucas Danicek is the founder of Nexa Finance and has over 15 years of experience managing portfolios for some of Brazil's wealthiest individuals and families. Throughout that journey, he identified a critical pain point in traditional investment models: the lack of personalization and accessibility for alternative investments. Nexa Finance's solution uses blockchain and AI to create personalized investment products that can be directly tailored to the specific preferences and risk profile of an individual investor.You can connect with Lucas on Linkedin-----------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

In this special episode from Merge Buenos Aires, Bruno Grossi, Head of Emerging Technologies and Digital Assets at Banco Inter, discusses how Brazil's first digital bank is leveraging blockchain technology and participating in the groundbreaking Drex CBDC project.------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Arnold Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Sphere Labs, which is one of the most exciting stablecoin infrastructure plays at the moment. We talk about how Sphere has found product market fit for cross-border stablecoin payments in emerging markets, with billions of dollars being transacted annually on its rails. You can connect with Arnold on Linkedin -------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Today's episode is a crossover with João Pedro Malar, host of Exame's Future of Money podcast - which is one of the leading crypto podcasts in BrazilIn this Portuguese language discussion, João and I discuss my perspectives on the Brazil and Latam crypto market having covered it for three years via my Brazil Crypto Report newsletter and podcast. You can find the Future of Money version of this episode hereYou can connect with Joao on Linkedin-------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Andre Portilho is Head of Digital Assets at BTG Pactual, Latin America's largest investment bank. He joins host Aaron Stanley to dissect crypto's wild 2025 ride, from bitcoin's both Trump-slowdown to Ethereum's identity crisis to Solana's memecoin stress test. While crypto markets recalibrate after Trump-era euphoria, Portilho reveals why Brazil is a global leader when it comes to integrating crypto and the Tradfi banking sector. You can connect with Andre on Linkedin-------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Paula Pascual is CEO and founder of Merge Madrid and Merge Buenos Aires and a former banker at Santander. She joins host Aaron Stanley to share her vision for uniting Europe and Latin America through Web3 events and media. The Merge Buenos Aires conference will take place March 25-26 in the Argentine capital at a time when crypto adoption is escalating in the region. By bringing regulators, traditional finance, and local crypto communities together, Merge BA will facilitate these important cross-continental dialogues on the industry's most pressing questions.Brazil Crypto Report is excited to support Merge as a media partner! You can learn more on their site You can connect with Paula on Linkedin-------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Phase 1 of Brazil's ambitious Drex CBDC pilot is in the books. The project has proven successful thus far, but privacy and scalability challenges remain - prompting the Central Bank to conclude that a "major adaptation" is required for Drex to become a core piece of Brazil's financial infrastructure.In this episode, Marcos Viriato of Parfin, Leandro Pereira of Nuclea, Ricardo Paixão of CRIA (and the Brazilian Congress), join host Aaron Stanley to explore the findings of an extensive new report published by the bank to conclude Phase 1.They provide an insider perspective on the road ahead for Drex as Brazil continues its push towards a tokenized financial system. 00:03 - Introduction and market expectations 03:06 - DREX project explanation and objectives 05:36 - Analysis of the Central Bank's technical report09:26 - The privacy challenge explained13:56 - The Drex Trilemma17:25 - Scalability considerations22:24 - Discussion of Hyperledger Besu infrastructure27:47 - Sponsor break29:20 - Second phase pilot and resource constraints36:14 - Current use cases and integration challenges48:00 - Market outlook and tokenization beyond DREX-------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------------

Rachel Conlan is Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance. She joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss the crypto's exchange's ambitions to reach one billion users worldwide. Rachel reveals how Latin America has become Binance's fastest-growing region, with 63% user growth last year, well outpacing their global average. She also explains how Brazil and Latam have become a testing ground for new crypto products like Copy Trading, Launchpool and Earn.You can connect with Rachel on X/Twitter and Linkedin00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - Rachel's journey to Binance and crypto industry experience03:23 - Comparing crypto marketing to traditional advertising and entertainment06:33 - Binance's evolution and growth to 250 million users09:46 - Maintaining community focus during company transition13:23 - Binance's trust relationship with users and leadership change16:47 - Value-driven culture enabling seamless transitions20:46 - The Binance Angels ambassador program24:16 - Regional marketing strategies27:10 - Adapting global partnerships to local markets29:36 - Channel strategies across different markets32:22 - Latin America's crypto adoption and unique characteristics35:38 - Latin America as a beta test for global crypto use cases36:58 - The changing perception of crypto -------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠------------------------------------------------------------------Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents.One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development.Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry.Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community----------------------------------------------------------------

Jean Hansen and and Victor Cioffi are core team members of Ipê City, which is a month-long Pop-Up city experiment coming to Florianopolis from April 22 - May 22. We discuss their vision for bringing together 150-200 techno-optimists, builders, and innovators in Brazil's Silicon Valley to prototype solutions to real world problems facing Brazil and Latin America. Ipê City is modeled after the "network state" concepts pioneered by Balaji Srinivasan and others and will explore solutions in the realms of finance, governance, healthcare, education. 00:03 - Introduction and overview of pop-up cities in crypto01:36 - Background prior involvement with Network States05:36 - The vision and cultural goals of Ipe City08:36 - Understanding network states vs pop-up cities11:46 - The evolution from Zuzalu to current pop-up cities14:59 - Unique aspects of pop-up cities vs conferences18:37 - Ipe City's specific objectives and structure22:43 - Weekly cycles and program structure25:22 - Target participants and sandbox approach31:09 - Partnerships and future vision34:21 - Closing thoughts and how to get involvedYou can connect with Jean and Victor on X/Twitter and Linkedin. To learn more go to Ipê City or https://docs.ipe.city/. You can also join the Telegram group To learn more about Jean's previous work in the Prospera community, have a look at the first edition in his Network States documentary series -------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠------------------------------------------------------------------Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents.One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development.Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry.Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community----------------------------------------------------------------

Danielle Teixeira is a program manager at Fenasbac, which is linked to the Central Bank of Brazil and runs several startup acceleration programs critical to promoting financial innovation in Brazil.She joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss Fenasbac'scurrent NEXT Accelerator program, which features prominent sponsors including Banco do Brasil, Ripple, and Mercado Bitcoin, focusing on challenges ranging from blockchain implementation to tokenization of real-world assets.For fintech companies and entrepreneurs interested in entering the Brazilian market, FENASBAC's programs offer a structured pathway to engage with regulators and established financial institutions.00:00 Introduction01:59 History and evolution of FENASBAC04:32 FENASBAC's role as intermediary between Central Bank and industry06:50 Overview of innovation programs and ecosystem building08:16 Details on the NEXT Accelerator program10:20 How corporate sponsors and startups are matched13:23 Program structure and networking opportunities15:00 Current sponsors including Banco do Brazil, Ripple, and Mercado Bitcoin16:32 Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin's specific challenges21:23 Success stories from previous cohorts24:41 International expansion plans26:47 What makes FENASBAC's accelerator unique30:08 Overview of LIFT ecosystem programs34:00 Impact of LIFT Challenge on Brazil's CBDC development36:01 How these programs have influenced Brazil's financial system39:33 Preview of upcoming CVM (securities regulator) project41:26 How to get involved in FENASBAC's programsYou can connect with Danielle onLinkedin-------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠ Join Binance Now⁠------------------------------------------------------------------Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents.One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development.Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry.Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community----------------------------------------------------------------

This episode is the soft-launch of a special mini-series calledBits & Borders that will take us ona country-by-country tour exploring crypto adoption across Latin America. Each episode will spotlight a different country and map out the various adoption trends, entrepreneurial energy and regulatory environment in that specific nation.

This episode is a panel discussion hosted at Brazil House during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The panel was hosted by BCR founder Aaron Stanley and featured Andre Portilho, head of digital assets at BTG Pactual; Caroline Malcolm of Oxford University; Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer at Circle and Alan Cohn, partner at Steptoe, LLC in Washington, DC We discuss institutional adoption of digital assets in the country, stablecoin adoption and regulations, Drex, and then these trends into what we're seeing happening in Europe, the United States and elsewhere ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

Antonio Neto is the founder of Vega Crypto and the CEO of Ethereum Brasil. Previously, he was the Head of Brazil and Latin America at cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In Part Two of this two part conversation, he sits down with host Aaron Stanley to share for the first time his front-row seat view of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX 0:46 - Personal impact of FTX collapse 3:07 - Handling NFTs and remaining assets 4:08 - Taking time off to process 5:15 - Impact on sweat equity and relationships 7:34 - Brazilian clients affected 10:05 - Discussion of SBF trial and key players 14:00 - FTX office culture and environment 17:31 - The Bahamas compound layout 20:42 - Work culture and expectations 25:45 - SBF's sentence discussion 28:07 - Regulatory implications 32:38 - Near-miss with SEC special treatment 34:08 - Analysis of crypto industry impact 35:47 - Current projects and future plans 41:35 - Ethereum Brazil 2024 events 43:55 - Vision for Brazil's crypto future 45:35 - Closing thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

Antonio Neto is the founder of Vega Crypto and the CEO of Ethereum Brasil. Previously, he was the Head of Brazil and Latin America at cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In part one of this two part conversation, he sits down with host Aaron Stanley to share for the first time his front-row seat view of the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX 02:38 - Antonio's Role at FTX 08:13 - FTX's Meteoric Rise and Market Context 21:31 - The Beginning of the Collapse 27:26 - The Critical Days of the Crisis 34:02 - Bankruptcy Claims and Employee Impact 38:18 - Analysis of Industry Practices and FTX's Downfall ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

Marcelo Brogliato and Yan Martins are co-founders of Hathor, a network that deploys a unique hybrid DAG-blockchain framework. They join host Aaron Stanley to discuss exciting new features and community initiatives for 2025 as the project celebrates its fifth anniversary. These include "nanocontracts" written in Python, anti-MEV mechanisms and new developments on the real-world asset tokenization front 00:00 - Introduction and Hathor overview 02:01 - Origin story and 5-year anniversary 04:31 - Technical deep-dive: Hybrid DAG-blockchain architecture 13:37 - RWA tokenization successes and challenges 22:18 - Introducing nanocontracts and blueprints 32:43 - 2025 roadmap and upcoming features 37:07 - Community growth and developer incentives 45:26 - Future outlook for RWA and closing thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠ and join the ⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

David Lawant is Head of Research at FalconX, a leading institutional crypto prime brokerage in the US. He joins host Aaron Stanley to talk about crypto market structure heading into 2025, notably the incredible liquidity surge seen after the US elections in November. Lawant argues that these liquidity trends, combined with an improving regulatory environment and clearer investment thesis, could make this bull cycle different from previous ones. We also discuss his previous experience in crypto and equity research roles at Bitwise, Hashdex and Itau You can connect with David on Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠ and join the ⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠ to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

Guilherme Nazar is Regional VP for Latam at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss his previous experience building out Uber's operations in Brazil, Binance's growth in Brazil and the Latam region, the company's regulatory positioning under new CEO Richard Teng and the exchange's roadmap for Latam in 2025 00:30 Introduction 01:46 Guilherme's background and journey to Binance 09:05 Current state of Brazil's crypto market 15:57 Institutional adoption in Brazil 19:49 Regulatory landscape and Binance's approach 28:40 Binance's leadership transition and growth 37:34 LATAM regional strategy and market differences 42:14 Binance's market position and competitive advantage 47:15 Closing thoughts and 2025 outlook You can connect with Guilherme on Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @⁠Morphwareai⁠ and join the ⁠Telegram⁠ to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

Wei Zhou is the CEO of Coins and the former CFO of Binance. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss his recent acquisition of Coins.ph - the Philippines' oldest and most successful crypto exchange and how he is expanding its operations to the rest of the developing world You can connect with Wei on X/Twitter and Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents. One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development. Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry. Follow on X @Morphwareai and join the Telegram to be a part of the community ----------------------------------------------------------------

Rodrigo Borges is a partner at Carvalho Borges Araujo Advogados in Sao Paulo. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss a newly proposed rule by the Brazilian Central Bank to prohibit crypto exchanges from transferring stablecoins to self-custodied wallets This is an extremely important development with lots of implications for crypto markets, operators and users in the Brazil market. The comment period on the proposed rule is open until February 28 You can connect with Rodrigo on Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Their experienced team will walk you through the complexities and nuances of Web3-native design and branding — helping you to grow faster, gain credibility and build brand awareness. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠⁠⁠⁠consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Noelle Acheson is an expert analyst focusing on the intersection of crypto and macroeconomy. She was previously head of research at CoinDesk and led institutional research efforts at Genesis Trading, and now she's the author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter She joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss recent developments in the crypto markets, including the US presidential election, a potential strategic bitcoin reserve in the US, MicroStrategy's continued bitcoin accumulation and global monetary expansion You can connect with Noelle on Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Their experienced team will walk you through the complexities and nuances of Web3-native design and branding — helping you to grow faster, gain credibility and build brand awareness. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠⁠⁠consultation⁠⁠⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Today Aaron talks to Emin Gün Sirer — CEO of Ava Labs, a former computer science professor at Cornell University and the mastermind behind the Avalanche blockchain. We discuss how Avalanche's deployment of subnets offers an alternative to the ongoing modular versus monolithic debate, recent successes on the gaming and tokenization fronts, and the Avalanche community's strategic focus on emerging markets — evidenced by its recent summit in Buenos Aires. We also talk about Gün's front-row seat involvement in crypto dating back to the early days of bitcoin, the 2016 DAO hack and now deploying his own alternative Layer 1 chain. You can follow Gün on X/Twitter and Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Their experienced team will walk you through the complexities and nuances of Web3-native design and branding — helping you to grow faster, gain credibility and build brand awareness. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠⁠consultation⁠⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Tatiana Guazzelli is a partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, which is one of Brazil's largest and most prominent law firms and represents some of the top crypto companies operating in the country. Tatiana provides important perspective on the many simultaneous movements happening with regard to crypto regulation in Brazil These developments include: The Central Bank's proposed licensing structure, which includes a three-tiered licensing system for crypto service providers: intermediaries, custodians, and brokers Asset segregation legislation advancing through Congress that would enable the Central Bank to require exchanges to separate customer assets as part of its licensing regime. The Receita Federal is overhauling its tax reporting requirements for crypto assets The CVM is expected to issue a public consultation regarding rules for tokenized securities offerings The Central Bank will a separate public consultation in 2025 focused on stablecoin regulation You can connect with Tatiana on Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Their experienced team will walk you through the complexities and nuances of Web3-native design and branding — helping you to grow faster, gain credibility and build brand awareness. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free ⁠consultation⁠ to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Aaron is joined by attorney Nicky Dyskant for an overview discussion of new regulatory developments coming out of Brazil. These include proposed crypto licensing rules and a public comment window put forth by the Central Bank , stablecoin and asset segregation legislation moving through Congress, and public consultations from Brazil's tax and securities authorities. You can connect with Nicky on Linkedin --------------------------------------------------------------- LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Their experienced team will walk you through the complexities and nuances of Web3-native design and branding — helping you to grow faster, gain credibility and build brand awareness. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free consultation to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Aaron sits down with Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, as we explore the future of Bitcoin adoption at the nation-state level and its implications for the global financial system. Key Takeaways: Learn how countries are exploring Bitcoin adoption through three main strategies: legal tender implementation, mining operations, and treasury allocation Discover why the race for national Bitcoin reserves could create a significant first-mover advantage for early-adopting nations Understand how Bitcoin mining can transform developing nations by monetizing previously stranded energy resources ---------------------------------------------------------------LIT Collective is the ultimate creative and design studio for Web3 companies. Based in Brazil and serving the globe, they've helped more than 100 brands with user-centric branding, UX/UI design, motion, Webflow development and other creative needs. Their experienced team will walk you through the complexities and nuances of Web3-native design and branding — helping you to grow faster, gain credibility and build brand awareness. Check out their website, follow them on X/Twitter and Instagram, and book a free consultation to learn about how LIT Collective can help you with your creative needs. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Hashdex CIO Samir Kerbage joins Brazil Crypto Report to discuss how the upcoming U.S. presidential election could impact crypto markets globally. We explore prediction markets, institutional adoption trends, and what various election outcomes could mean for crypto regulation in both the U.S. and Brazil. Key Topics: Why Congressional outcomes may matter more than the presidential race for crypto's future How prediction markets like Polymarket are emerging as crypto's newest killer app What U.S. regulatory developments could mean for Brazil's crypto ecosystem ---------------------------------------------------------------

Former Reuters executive Saul Hudson shares insights from his journey from international journalism to crypto communications, discussing the evolution of crypto media and Latin America's growing importance in the Web3 space. Key Takeaways: From backpacking journalist to Reuters Americas executive, Hudson's unique path shows how understanding traditional finance crises led to crypto advocacy Crypto media has evolved from niche coverage to a sophisticated ecosystem with specialized outlets and community platforms Latin America is gaining increased attention from global crypto stakeholders due to real use cases, regulatory collaboration, and growing institutional adoption ---------------------------------------------------------------

Juliana Felippe is Chief Revenue Officer at Transfero. In this conversation we discuss Transfero's 10 years in the crypto market, the company's role in the Brazil ecosystem today and its vision for global expansion You can connect with Juliana on Linkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

Gladstone Arantes is a blockchain specialist at BNDES, Brazil's national development bank, and is coordinating development of the Brazilian Blockchain Network (known by the Portuguese acronym RBB). We talk about how the RBB is using blockchain tech to pioneer new governmental and public interest use cases in Brazil. You can connect with Gladstone on Linkedin. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Crecimiento is a movement to turn Argentina into a hub for crypto startups and talent. It kicked off in full force in August with the month-long Aleph Pop-Up City in Buenos Aires, which featured nearly 70 startups, hackathons and 2,500 participants. To tell us more about this movement, Aaron talks to Matthias Broner, head of growth for Latam at Matter Labs, - builder of the ZKsync protocol, and Mili Santamaria, who is a crypto lawyer who heads regulatory initiatives for the Crecimiento core team. .You can connect with Matthias and Mili on Linkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

Pedro Solimano is a bitcoin reporter at The Defiant and the host of the Beyond the Beat podcast that explores trends in crypto media and content. In this crossover episode, we discuss the latest trends in crypto media in the region and explore why crypto in Latam doesn't get as much attention as it should You can connect with Pedro on Linkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

Today Aaron speaks with Guillherme Goncalves and Alessandro Cecere of El Dorado, which is a peer-to-peer marketplace for stablecoins that has more than 250,000 users in Latin America and more than 70 integrations with traditional payment channels in the region We talk about the history of crypto adoption in Venezuela, the role of peer-to-peer marketplaces, and why stablecoins are critical for remittances and cross-border payments in the region You can connect with Guillermo and Alessandro on Linkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

Theodoro Fleury is chief investment officer at QR Asset, which launched the world's first Solana spot ETF in Brazil on August 29, 2024. We discuss the new fund and why QR Asset is bullish on single-asset crypto ETFs moving forward ----------------------------------------------------------------

Aron van Ammers is CTO at Outlier Ventures, one of the longest running Web3 venture firms. We discuss Outlier's new Latin America Base Camp accelerator program, which will help crypto founders from the region take the next steps building their product, finding product market fit and fundraising. Applications for the program are open until early September 2024. You can connect with Aron on Linkedin, and you can learn more about Outlier Ventures' Base Camp Latam here. ----------------------------------------------------------------

Rudá Pellini is co-founder of Arthur, Inc, which is a Brazilian bitcoin miner and energy tech firm. We discuss Arthur's recent expansion in the US with facilities in Ohio, Wyoming and Oklahoma. We also talk about how the bitcoin mining business model has evolved over the years, and the mining landscape in Brazil and Latin America For more information about Arthur, take a look at this interview I recorded with CEO Ray Nasser in 2022 You can connect with Rudá on LInkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

In this episode Aaron talks to Luca Prosperi and João Reginatto of M^0, which is an exciting new stablecoin project that rethinks the core assumptions of how money should be issued and circulate in the crypto economy. They discuss how Luca's prior experience as a core contributor to the Maker ecosystem and João's role building out USDC at Circle led them to create one of 2024's most exciting projects. You can connect with Luca and João on Linkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

Rita Martins is the author of a new book exploring the role of Web3 in financial services from the lens of a practitioner. We discuss her career working for Accenture and HSBC, where she was heavily involved in financial technology and digital transformation initiatives. She now is an author, consultant and content creator exploring this intersection in more depth. You can connect with Rita on Linkedin ----------------------------------------------------------------

Diego Fernandez is the Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation for the city of Buenos Aires. In this episode we talk about Crecimiento, a movement to turn Argentina into a global crypto, startup and innovation hub. This movement will formally kickstart in August with the Aleph startup city that will convene hundreds of builders in Buenos Aires for the month. You can connect with Diego on Linkedin. You can learn more about Crecimiento by visiting its website and X/Twitter profile, and by joining the Telegram group ----------------------------------------------------------------

Daniela Barbosa is Executive Director of the Hyperledger Foundation and General Manager for Blockchain and Identity at The Linux Foundation. In this conversation, we discuss current state of the Hyperledger ecosystem and how it's being used in several key projects in Brazil - including the Brazilian Central Bank's Drex CBDC/tokenization platform You can connect with Daniela on Linkedin. ----------------------------------------------------------------

If you've spent any time in Brazil recently, you've probably seen the online sports betting ads plastered absolutely everywhere - bus stations, websites, football team jerseys. Today's conversation dives into how Brazil has become the most exciting online gambling market in the world, a new licensing regime set to take effect in 2025 and the overlap with cryptocurrency. Today's guests are James Kilsby, Chief Analyst and VP of Americas at Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, and Udo Seckelmann, Head of Gambling and Crypto at Bichara e Motta Advogados You can connect with James and Udo on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kilsby/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/udo-seckelmann-b4238414b/

Jack O'Holleran and Andrew Saunders of Skale Labs join to discuss why they believe gaming applications will be a killer blockchain application for markets like Brazil, and how the Skale platform can facilitate this by removing gas fees from the end user journey You can connect with Jack and Andrew on Linkedin and X/Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/oholleran/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtsaunders/ https://twitter.com/jackoholleran https://twitter.com/andrewsaunders

Ricardo Bomfim is a reporter covering cryptocurrency at Valor Economico, which is Brazil's leading business media outlet. Claudia Mancini is a financial journalist and entrepreneur who runs BlockNews, which covers Brazil's emerging crypto economy. In this conversation we discuss the delays impacting two projects coming out of the Brazilian Central Bank - the hybrid Drex CBDC/smart contract platform and a regulatory framework for crypto brokerages and VASPs operating in the country You can connect with Ricardo and Claudia on Linkedin

Leandro Pereira Sciammarella is the tech lead for digital assets at Nuclea, while Rafael Castaneda is a popular YouTuber and content creator. In this conversation, recorded onsite at Web Summit Rio, we discuss the state of Drex - the ambitious CBDC/tokenization platform being developed by the Central Bank of Brazil. You can connect with Rafael on X/Twitter and Leandro on Linkedin

Edward Woodford is the CEO of Zero Hash, a leading crypto infrastructure provider that works with clients such as Stripe, Interactive Brokers and Securitize. We discuss Zero Hash's operations in Brazil, and why cross-border payments, remittances and global payroll remain underrated opportunities You can connect with Edward on Linkedin