#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 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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