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.
TimeStamps
0:00: Intro to reDeFined
0:55: Combatting 200% annual inflation in Argentina
10:42: Bitcoin as a Trojan Horse in El Salvador?
15:01: Koibanx is transforming financial infrastructure in LatAM
24:35: Central America is pioneering financial innovation
28:12: Unpacking real-world assets
34:04: Political backdrop in LatAM
40:05: Connect with Leo
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