The Future of Digital Asset Infrastructure in Latin America

2025-07-23 16:02:10

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An overlooked monetary shift has started in Latin America that might provide actual financial liberty to large numbers of individuals while also challenging long-standing institutions. A 2024 Chainalysis analysis claims that stringent restrictions on capital and inflation levels above 100% are driving the adoption of cryptocurrencies in nations like Argentina and Venezuela. This change leads to a greater dependence on digital wallets and stablecoins to gain access to U.S. dollars beyond the esta...

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