Bitcoin Latam Report

Joey Langerbrunner, CEO and Founder of Nomad Layer, is solving once and for all the residency issue for Digital Nomads. He built the world's first remote tax residency program inside Prospera, a special economic zone in Honduras, where you pay a flat $5,000/year in tax, get a real residency certificate, a company, and a bank account. All without leaving your couch.

Maciej Cepnik had the chance to interview him and ask him the hard questions and technical details about his services and questioned him about the future of Prospera.

00:00 Introduction — Joey Langerbrunner & Nomad Layer
01:05 What is Prospera? Bitcoin-friendly special economic zone in Honduras
03:01 Joey's backstory and his libertarian roots
05:05 Why Western governments are getting desperate for tax revenue
07:11 Best jurisdictions for digital nomads: Paraguay, UAE, Panama, pros & cons
10:46 Why "paying taxes nowhere" is riskier than you think
14:51 The full Nomad Layer pitch, what you get for $5,000/year
19:39 What does Prospera actually look like on the ground?
23:31 Time requirement to guarantee residency?
27:57 How to prove compliance, personal responsibility explained
34:06 Does it work for families?
36:21 Is Prospera safe? The leftist government scare & Coinbase's $120M investment
46:28 The bigger picture, freedom zones, multipolar world & the future of sovereignty
53:51 How to sign up at Nomadlayer.com

Check out Nomad Layer: https://nomadlayer.com/
Follow Joey on X and YouTube:  @joeyyusef  
Follow Nomad Layer on X and Youtube:  @NomadLayer  

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Fernando, the voice behind The Bitcoin Libertarian podcast. Fernando is a Buenos Aires-born, Hong Kong-based Bitcoiner who has been in the space since 2011, but by his own admission, took 10 years to truly understand it.

We unpack how Argentine capital controls first led Fernando to Bitcoin as a payment rail, what finally made it click, and why he identified a major gap in Spanish-language Bitcoin content.

Fernando also shares the story behind the "Bitcoin Libertarian" brand, how AI tools like Riverside and Grok allow him to produce daily content solo, why his YouTube channel has been taken down four times, and what he learned from each one, and his bold vision for Bitcoin as a bridge from a world of scarcity to one of abundance.

00:32 How Fernando ended up in Hong Kong
01:11 Bitcoin since 2011, a 10-year learning curve
04:00 The gap in Spanish Bitcoin content
07:09 La Bitconf México and La Casa de Satoshi
09:30 Bitcoin vs. stablecoins in Argentina
12:07 Argentina's entrepreneurial Bitcoin ecosystem
15:22 Why Rootstock needs better UX for mainstream users
23:08 The origin of "The Bitcoin Libertarian" brand
35:10 Podcast tips
42:59 Why YouTube banned his channel (4 times)
46:42 The case for decentralized media on Nostr
52:21 What's missing in Latin American Bitcoin adoption
57:35 Top 3 episodes to check out from The Bitcoin Libertarian
01:03:26 Life in Hong Kong and why Fernando isn't coming back

Important links:

The Bitcoin Libertarian X account: https://x.com/TheBitcoin__ 
The Bitcoin Libertarian YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@libertarianbtcesp 
Maciej X account: https://x.com/CepnikMaciej 
Aureo account: https://x.com/AureoBitcoin

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In this 9th episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Daniel, a Mexican entrepreneur based in Mérida, Yucatán, who's building one of the most ambitious Bitcoin citadel projects in Latin America. 

Recorded at La Casa de Satoshi in Mexico City, we dig into what it actually takes to build a self-sufficient Bitcoin community, from legal structures and autonomous energy to food production and seed sovereignty. 

Daniel explains the vision behind White Paper House, his physical Bitcoin space in downtown Mérida, how he's working with local government to push adoption statewide, and why orange-pilling rural communities takes longer than you think.

00:00 Introduction to Daniel and first impressions of La Casa de Satoshi
01:30 From Europe to Yucatán 
04:57 Bridging the gap between Bitcoiners and preppers
07:21 Food sovereignty, GMO seeds, and the blind spots of city Bitcoiners
09:47 Fiat agriculture 
12:04 Legal challenges of building a rural development in Mexico
16:33 Who lives at the citadel and the chicken-and-egg problem
20:16 Working with Yucatán's government to push Bitcoin adoption statewide
22:43 Honey as a Bitcoin education tool
30:01 Why real orange-pilling takes years, not minutes
34:43 Wallet UX nightmares 

Follow Daniel on X: @inahcitadel
Follow the White Paper House on X: @whitepaper_H 
Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej
Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik had the chance to sit down with Obi Nwosu at La Casa de Satoshi, right in the heart of Mexico City. Obi is the co-founder & CEO of Fedi and an inspiring visionary Bitcoin entrepreneur.

They break down what Fedi is actually building beyond a wallet, why custody isn’t a binary decision, and how federated models can offer privacy, security, and usability without forcing everyone into full self-custody from day one. The conversation also dives into real-world adoption constraints: merchant realities, volatility, UX friction, and why communities may be Bitcoin’s true scaling layer. They also discuss Fedi's ambitious expansion plans and what they mean for Latam.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro: Obi Nwosu, Fedi & community-led Bitcoin adoption
03:12 What Fedi is building beyond a wallet
07:05 Fedimint explained: how federations work and why they matter
11:48 The custody spectrum: exchanges, self-custody, multisig, community custody
16:10 Trust and governance inside federations
21:04 Real-world Bitcoin adoption in Latin America
26:37 Why UX and lived benefits beat ideology for onboarding to Bitcoin
32:15 How to deal with Merchants, volatility, and stablecoins reality
38:44 Why communities may be Bitcoin’s real scaling layer
45:58 Fedi’s long-term vision: millions of federations, Bitcoin everywhere

Fedi (official site): https://www.fedi.xyz

Follow Obi on X: @obi
Follow Fedi on X: @fedibtc
Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej
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In Episode 7 of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Boyd Cohen (CSO at Arcadia₿) to unpack what it really takes to build Mexico’s first Bitcoin treasury company.

They discuss how Arcadia₿ is navigating Mexico’s capital markets to launch a public instrument tied to Bitcoin. Maciej challenges 

They also get into: how auditors look at Bitcoin on a balance sheet in Mexico, why some investors still prefer centralized style custody, how multi-institution custody (MIC) fits in. Boyd also shared updates on Arcadia₿ next products and services. 

01:24 Boyd’s Bitcoin story
03:38 Maybe capitalism is broken?
04:06 From books on capitalism → discovering Bitcoin & crypto 
08:50 Going Bitcoin-only and teaching Bitcoin at EGADE (Tec de Monterrey)
09:04 Meeting Jose Carlos Flores → KapitalX → Arcadia₿ + the treasury idea
10:06 What is a Bitcoin treasury company 
16:24 Mexico’s path to public markets
22:48 Arcadia₿’s early BTC treasury 
23:56 Custody models: self-custody, MIC, and why the tradeoffs matter
30:49 Multi-sig security (distributed keys across countries) + operational risk
33:50 SOC 2 / becoming a qualified custodian and what it unlocks
35:40 Selling Bitcoin exposure
43:34 Ricardo Salinas: net positive for Mexico’s Bitcoin adoption or risk?
48:22 Arcadia₿ app revamp: UX overhaul, referrals, DCA, and cashback card updates
50:46 New lending: real-estate-backed structure to buy more Bitcoin
58:38 What Mexico’s Bitcoin scene still needs 
01:03:46 Doing business as a foreigner in Mexico
01:08:28 Closing thought: AFORE pensions, why treasury companies might matter

Show Notes:
✅ Follow Boyd on X: @boydcohen
✅ Follow Arcadia₿ on X: @arcadiabtc
✅ Follow Maciej on X: @CepnikMaciej
✅ Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin

✅ Arcadia₿: https://www.arcadiab.com/
✅ Boyd’s book (Bitcoin Singularity): https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B0F84CJX6F

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#Bitcoin #Mexico #BitcoinTreasury #SelfCustody  #LatAm

In this episode, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Javier Bastardo, a Venezuelan journalist for Forbes, comms/PR at Bitfinex, and founder of Satoshi in Venezuela, for a firsthand look at Venezuela’s breaking point and what comes next, and what it means for Bitcoin.

00:02 Javier’s background
00:58 Journalism → Forbes → Bitfinex / Satoshi in Venezuela
02:56 Leaving Venezuela in 2023
06:20 How do Venezuelans leave the country
14:02 Waking up to the Caracas bombing news / first reactions
21:14 The uncomfortable part: anti-war instincts vs no other way.
22:26 What Chavismo actually is and how it took root
30:51 Venezuela was rich, so why did people feel poor?
34:26 Maduro era: oil, corruption, inflation as control
38:20 Transition phase: why the opposition can’t just take over
47:27 Oil endgame and geopolitics
56:46 Venezuela’s crypto reality: USDT dominance, Binance P2P, remittances
01:08:20 Petro + state BTC stash rumors
01:16:45 Investing in Venezuela: opportunity vs uncertainty
01:22:07 Why crypto companies should hire Venezuelans

Follow Javier on X: @criptobastardo
Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej
Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin

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Mentioned articles in the podcast:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/01/05/maduro-captured-what-it-means-for-stablecoins-oil-and-bitcoin/
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/01/06/don-t-hold-your-breath-for-venezuela-s-bitcoin

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In Episode 5 of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik talks with Santiago Varela Belmont (Director at KardashevBTC and founder of La Casa de Satoshi) about why Mexico’s pension system is structurally failing, and why Bitcoin matters for retirement.

This episode is based on Aureo’s first report: “Limitations of Mexico’s Retirement Savings System (SAR) and Savings Alternatives in Mexico.” Together, they break down the key reforms of 1997 and 2007, explaining why defined-benefit promises, demographics, and Mexico’s large informal economy make the system increasingly unsustainable. They also discuss how fiat debasement quietly erodes purchasing power over time, framing Bitcoin as a means of saving. They also discuss practical paths forward, from strengthening voluntary retirement savings to how responsible Bitcoin exposure could fit into diversified portfolios.

00:00 Welcome & episode intro
01:10 Santiago’s background (economics thesis on Mexico’s pension system)
04:55 A quick history of money & saving in Mexico
07:35 Mexico’s first pension programs (1940s) + how the system evolved
10:00 1997 reform: Afores, SAR, CONSAR & the shift to defined contribution
12:30 2007 reform: expanding benefits + long-term sustainability risks
14:50 The real problem: fiat debasement vs. the financial illiteracy narrative
17:10 Why pensions are taking a growing share of Mexico’s budget
19:35 Demographics: fewer workers funding more retirees
22:00 Informality: nearly half of Mexico is excluded from the formal system
29:10 How Mexicans save today: real estate, stocks, businesses, gold
31:30 Bitcoin in a portfolio: diversification + Sharpe ratio logic
33:50 Explaining Bitcoin without sounding crazy: Savings technology.
38:50 Balancing state pensions vs. self-sovereign savings
41:10 Global examples: pension funds getting Bitcoin exposure
46:00 Scarcity: why Bitcoin is different
49:30 Community updates

We invite you to read the full report about the Mexican pensions system here (Available in English and Spanish): 

aureobitcoin.com/en/blog/limitaciones-del-sistema-de-ahorro  

Follow:

Maciej on X: @CepnikMaciej
Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin
Santiago on X: @santiagovare1a
La Casa de Satoshi on X: @LaCasaDeSatoshi
Inflation calculator: inflacionmexico.com
Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com

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In Episode 4 of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik interviews Ronny Avendaño, founder and CEO of the Bitcoin Hardware Store, in Mexico City at La Casa de Satoshi. Ronny shares his journey from Toronto to El Salvador, how meeting “real Bitcoiners” pushed him toward self-custody, and why he started the store after realizing how hard it was to get basic Bitcoin tools like a node.

They discuss what Bitcoin adoption actually looks like in El Salvador, the country’s major improvements in safety, the remaining infrastructure gaps, and how Bitcoin can help solve real problems. The episode also covers choosing Bitcoin-only open-source hardware, helping users move off exchanges, inheritance planning, and Ronny’s plan to expand the hardware store model across Latin America.

00:06 Ronny arrives in Mexico / La Casa de Satoshi
02:07 Moving to El Salvador
04:27 Origin of the Bitcoin Hardware Store
09:15 El Salvador then vs now: safety transformation 
14:05 Using Bitcoin mining to solve infrastructure problems 
16:31 Setting expectations: El Salvador isn’t Bitcoin heaven yet—advice for movers
26:14 Why a physical store works
30:59 Why El Zonte?
40:36 Hiring & training
45:30 Product selection criteria
50:20 Inheritance planning
55:47 Expansion plans 
58:06 Next Locations of the Bitcoin Hardware Store

Show Notes

Follow Ronny on X: @ronnyavendano_

Follow The Bitcoin Hardware Store on X: @tbhs_sv 

Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej 

Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin

In this third episode of the Bitcoin Latam Podcast, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Rudy Gallardo (@bullishguate), a Guatemala-based Bitcoin community builder and entrepreneur who's organizing monthly meetups in Guatemala City. We unpack how Universidad Francisco Marroquín shaped Rudy’s Austrian-econ, liberty-first worldview, why adoption in Guatemala looks different (a relatively stable quetzal and a largely cash-based economy), and what’s happening at Bitcoin Lake near Lake Atitlán. 

Rudy also shares what it’s like to build in a country with no clear Bitcoin regulations and how he’s using AI vibe coding to ship Bitcoin education tools, such as inflation calculators.

00:00 Introduction to Rudy “BullishGuate” Gallardo
00:22 From “Bitcoin is a scam” to going Bitcoin-only
03:43 UFM, Austrian economics, and a liberty-first education
07:05 Bitcoin at UFM
09:41 Building Guatemala’s Bitcoin meetups 
10:13 Guatemala’s stable quetzal and the real education challenge
18:27 The next step: a physical Bitcoin hub + coworking space
20:21 What a circular economy is + the story of Bitcoin Lake 
31:06 Serving cash-based communities and the unbanked opportunity
36:42 Launching an OTC desk + navigating compliance without clear regulations
41:40 AI + vibe coding for Bitcoin education 
54:22 What Rudy’s bullish on for 2026

Show Notes:

✅ Follow Rudy on X: @bullishguate
✅ Follow Rudy on Instagram: @bullishgt
✅ Tools mentioned for vibe coding: Replit + Lovable
✅ Instagram (Rudy): instagram.com/bullishgt/
✅ Inflación Guatemala: inflacionguatemala.com/
✅ Inflación México: inflacionmexico.com/en
✅ Bitcoin Lake hub: https://bitcoinconfederation.org/hub/bitcoin-lake-guatemala/

In this second episode of the Latam Bitcoin Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Hugo “Don Chambitas” Hernández, a veteran tech recruiter who built a brand around open-salary job posts and now runs a recruitment agency matching LatAm developers with US companies. We dig into what actually gets you hired remotely, how AI is reshaping junior roles, and Hugo’s path into México’s Bitcoin scene, especially Mérida’s community, and the upcoming Mayan Bitcoin Conference.

00:00 Introduction to Don Chambitas
07:15 The Evolution of Remote Work and Recruitment
12:37 Coaching and Supporting Developers
17:23 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Work
22:15 The Importance of English Proficiency in Mexico
25:40 The Future of Remote Work and AI
30:26 Tips for Securing Remote Work
35:36 The Role of Open Source in Developer Visibility
37:59 Hugo's Journey into Bitcoin
44:01 The Bitcoin Community in Merida
51:39 Financial Education and Bitcoin Adoption

Show Notes: 

✅ Follow Don Chambitas on X: x.com/DonChambitas 
✅ Follow Aureo on X: x.com/AureoBitcoin 
✅ Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com 
✅Buy a ticket for the Mayan Bitcoin conference: 

Use AUREOBITCOIN for a 10% discount on your ticket. 

https://live.eventtia.com/es/mayanbitcoinconference/tickets