David Lawant and Josh Barkhordar are Head of Research and Head of Sales, respectively, at FalconX - one of crypto's largest institutional prime brokerages. We discuss the company's recent entrance into Brazil, principally via new partnerships with BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin.
We also talk about crypto market dynamics including the rise of digital asset treasury companies, pro-crypto regulatory changes under the Trump Administration and the significance of a new US rule permitting 401k retirement fund access to crypto
Brazil Crypto Report is a media partner for Bitso Business's Stablecoin Conference to be held August 27-28 in Mexico City.
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P2P.me is the fastest way to buy and sell crypto in Brazil using Pix: direct, secure, and fully onchain.
Backed by Multicoin and Coinbase Ventures, P2P.me offers a compliant on and off ramp with, ZK-KYC, and no hidden fees.
You can easily use P2P.me to pay PIX QR codes in Brazil using your USDc balance. Topup, scan and pay.
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Alisia Painter is co-founder and COO at Botanix Labs, builder of the Botanix blockchain that serves as a Layer 2 on bitcoin. Botanix brings EVM compatibility and smart contract programmability to bitcoin, opening the door for new types of financial products and services on bitcoin. We discuss how Alisia's experiences working in Brazil introduced her to bitcoin and, more importantly, convinced her that bitcoin needs to function as more than just digital gold if it's going to fulfill its potential.
You can connect with Alisia on Linkedin
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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia
If 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.
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P2P.me is the fastest way to buy and sell crypto in Brazil using Pix: direct, secure, and fully onchain.
Backed by Multicoin and Coinbase Ventures, P2P.me offers a compliant on and off ramp with, ZK-KYC, and no hidden fees.
You can easily use P2P.me to pay PIX QR codes in Brazil using your USDc balance. Topup, scan and pay.
Visit br.p2p.me to get started and earn $50 per operation limit.
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Daren Guo is the co-founder of Reap, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin and payments infrastructure provider focused on emerging markets.
We discuss how Daren's experience as an early Stripe employee helped him identify the pain points in the cross-border payments landscape, and how Latin America is now Reap's fastest-growing market.
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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia
If 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.
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P2P.me is the fastest way to buy and sell crypto in Brazil using Pix: direct, secure, and fully onchain.
Backed by Multicoin and Coinbase Ventures, P2P.me offers a compliant on and off ramp with, ZK-KYC, and no hidden fees.
You can easily use P2P.me to pay PIX QR codes in Brazil using your USDc balance. Topup, scan and pay.
Visit br.p2p.me to get started and earn $50 per operation limit.
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Tony Volpon is a former banking executive and deputy governor of the Central Bank of Brazil deputy governor turned crypto entrepreneur.
He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss his red pill moment and how he went down the bitcoin rabbit hole, the role of bitcoin in Brazil from a macro perspective and also his efforts to tokenize Brazil's real estate market through his company CF Inovação - which is building the Index platform
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Josh Solesbury is an investor at ParaFi Capital who has extensively researched the pain points of the SWIFT correspondent banking system and the potential of stablecoin technology to revolutionize global payments.
He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss why cross-border payments cost 4-6% and take days to settle, how Latin America's unique market conditions make it the perfect testing ground, and why the convergence of regulation, technology, and liquidity is finally enabling enterprise-scale adoption.
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Thiago Rudiger, CEO of Tanssi Foundation, joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss the Tanssi network's unique approach to appchain infrastructure and and deployment
Key Takeaways:
- Infrastructure innovation: Tanssi addresses critical blockchain deployment barriers by reducing chain launch time from months to minutes while eliminating prohibitive upfront costs through a pay-as-you-go model
- Proven market traction: The platform has achieved significant validation with $400M+ TVL and top-tier ranking on Symbiotic protocol, demonstrating strong institutional confidence pre-token launch
- Strategic market positioning: Tanssi's localized approach in Brazil leverages regional relationships and regulatory expertise to capture opportunities in Latin America's emerging Web3 infrastructure market
You can connect with Thiago on Linkedin
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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia
If 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.
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Caio Barbosa is CEO and co-founder of Lumx, which is building B2B stablecoin payments infrastructure for Latin America. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss the company's journey from NFT infrastructure to RWA tokenization to stablecoins, and how the B2B stablecoin space is generating real value for businesses in 2025.
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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia
If 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.
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For today's episode Aaron talks to crypto tax lawyer Daniel de Paiva Gomes about the sweeping changes proposed by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance earlier this month.
We explored the changes to the IOF financial transactions tax and the relevant implications, as well as the provisional measure released by the Ministry of Finance seeks to overhaul tax treatment of crypto assets in the country.
You can connect with Daniel on Linkedin
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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
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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia
If 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.
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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 volumes
You can connect with Sebastian on X/Twitter
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction & Ripio Overview
03:15 - The Stablecoin Revolution in Latin America
08:30 - Mercado Libre Partnership & MeliDollar Launch
12:45 - Non-USD Stablecoins & Market Access Use Cases
18:20 - Real World Assets & Tokenization Opportunities
23:10 - Argentina's Crypto Ecosystem & Regulatory Landscape
28:45 - VASP Registration vs. Full Licensing Requirements
32:20 - Regional Market Expansion (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia)
36:15 - Milei Administration Impact & Economic Reforms
41:30 - Libra Meme Coin Controversy & Political Implications
45:00 - DevConnect Buenos Aires & Ethereum Development Hub
48:45 - Market Outlook & Q4 Predictions
52:30 - Ripio's Growth to 20M Users & Future Vision
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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
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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:
You can connect with Niklas on Linkedin, and you can learn more about Prospera here
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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 $31.5B in 2022, a steeper 29.5% drop compared to the 14.9% fall in overall transactions.
This session explores the impact of regulation and compliance in making crypto markets safer and thwarting money laundering at scale.
Featuring:Aaron Stanley, Founder of Brazil Crypto Report
Tatiana Guazzelli, Parter at Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Armand Kurath, Founder of Gecko Compliance
Guilherme Murtino, CMO of Transfero
Thanks to the Transfero team for hosting this session onsite at Web Summit Rio
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In this episode, host Aaron Stanley is joined by Tatiana Guazzelli of Pinheiro Neto Advogados and Marcos Rocha of Veirano Advogados to discuss updates to crypto regulation in Brazil.
Key Takeaways:
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Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss the organization's expanding influence in Latin America.
Gregaard discusses Cardano's partnerships with Brazilian powerhouses Petrobras and SERPRO, alongside significant developments in Argentina with UTN Buenos Aires.
We also explore Cardano's unique approach to blockchain development - which features decades-long vision, optimizing for sustainability and real-world impact. Gregaard explains the Foundation's unique goal of eventually making itself obsolete, measuring success by enabling true decentralization.
You can connect with Frederik on Linkedin
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Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.
With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.
Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.
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In this panel from Merge Buenos Aires hosted by BCR's Aaron Stanley, industry leaders from Banco Santander, GK8 by Galaxy, Manteca, and BlockDaemon discuss the accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology.
- Coty de Monteverde, Global Blockchain CTO at Banco Santander
- Kaushal Sheth, Head of US Sales at BlockDaemon
- Federico Goldberg, CEO at Manteca
- May Michelson, Director of Global Sales at GK8 by Galaxy
Key Takeaways:
- The crypto market is experiencing a paradigm shift from retail to institutional leadership, driven by regulatory clarity in the US and Europe.
- Banks are primarily focused on bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenization as their entry points into digital assetsF
- Financial institutions require significantly higher security standards for crypto custody, with an emphasis on risk management and regulatory compliance
Chapter Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and Panel Overview
2:35 - The Shift from Retail to Institutional Crypto
7:12 - Regulatory Changes Driving Bank Adoption
12:45 - European Market: MiCA Implementation Effects
17:30 - Latin American Adoption: Customer-Driven Approach
22:18 - Security Standards for Financial Institutions
28:54 - Custody Solutions: Hot vs. Cold Wallets
34:10 - Santander's Blockchain Journey
38:25 - Key Focus Areas: Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Tokenization
43:15 - Implementation Best Practices for Banks
48:40 - Future Outlook and Closing Remarks
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Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.
With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable. Join Binance Now
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Lucas Danicek is the founder of Nexa Finance and has over 15 years of experience managing portfolios for some of Brazil’s wealthiest individuals and families. Throughout that journey, he identified a critical pain point in traditional investment models: the lack of personalization and accessibility for alternative investments.
Nexa Finance's solution uses blockchain and AI to create personalized investment products that can be directly tailored to the specific preferences and risk profile of an individual investor.
You can connect with Lucas on Linkedin
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With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.
Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.
Join Binance Now
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In this special episode from Merge Buenos Aires, Bruno Grossi, Head of Emerging Technologies and Digital Assets at Banco Inter, discusses how Brazil's first digital bank is leveraging blockchain technology and participating in the groundbreaking Drex CBDC project.
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Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.
Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.
With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.
Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable. Join Binance Now
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Arnold Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Sphere Labs, which is one of the most exciting stablecoin infrastructure plays at the moment. We talk about how Sphere has found product market fit for cross-border stablecoin payments in emerging markets, with billions of dollars being transacted annually on its rails.
You can connect with Arnold on Linkedin
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Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.
Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.
With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.
Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable. Join Binance Now
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Today's episode is a crossover with João Pedro Malar, host of Exame's Future of Money podcast - which is one of the leading crypto podcasts in Brazil
In this Portuguese language discussion, João and I discuss my perspectives on the Brazil and Latam crypto market having covered it for three years via my Brazil Crypto Report newsletter and podcast.
You can find the Future of Money version of this episode here
You can connect with Joao on Linkedin
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Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.
Binance currently holds over US$ 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
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