Panel discussion on blockchain-driven businesses in Latin America featuring leaders from RTM, Settle, Vibrant, and Cronos Pay. Speakers discuss financial inclusion, low-cost payments, stablecoins, and the Stellar ecosystem's role in democratizing access to financial services across the region.
A comprehensive panel discussion featuring Mercedes Madanide (Bybrand), Ruben Galindo (RTM), Jack Zaraco (Settle), Milagros Churrut (Vibrant), and Matias (Cronos Pay) explores blockchain applications in Latin America. Key topics include financial freedom as a human right, fiat-to-crypto onramps, stablecoin adoption (ARS and BRL), low transaction costs, and Stellar's focus on payments infrastructure. Panelists emphasize ecosystem collaboration, developer accessibility through SDKs, and the shift from regulatory skepticism to institutional adoption. They share personal journeys, entrepreneurial advice on focus and mission-driven work, and real-world impact stories of bringing crypto to families and communities.
