#152: Why Latam's Stablecoin Game is Just Beginning with Sebastian Serrano

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: [email protected]#brazil #web3 #crypto #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #fintech #latam #defi #onchain #regulation #cryptonews #stablecoins #tokenization