April 12, 2024

E9: Borderless Innovation: Bitcoin & Blockchain's Influence in Latin America w/ Leo Elduayen

E9: Borderless Innovation: Bitcoin & Blockchain's Influence in Latin America w/ Leo Elduayen

Welcome to Episode 9.

In this episode, Leo Elduayen, Founder of Koibanx, joins us to discuss the state of crypto adoption in Central America. From Argentina's staggering 200% annual inflation and innovative solutions to combat it, to invaluable insights gleaned from local crypto groups and meetups, we uncover how the region is pioneering financial innovation born from necessity. Explore how the El Salvador government leveraged Bitcoin to establish a national digital payments and savings infrastructure, and why crypto exchanges are outpacing traditional stock exchanges. 


  • Intro to reDeFined
  • Combatting 200% annual inflation in Argentina 
  • Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse in El Salvador?
  • Koibanx is transforming financial infrastructure in LatAM
  • Central America is pioneering financial innovation
  • Unpacking real-world assets
  • Political backdrop in LatAM
  • Connect with Leo 

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