Bits and Borders

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.

Learn more at avenia.io

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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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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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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:

• Regulatory flexibility allows businesses to select from proven international frameworks rather than being subject to monopolistic regulation, unlocking "stranded technologies"
• The project uses market mechanisms like mandatory liability insurance to create proper regulatory incentives without overregulation
• Notable tech investors including Brian Armstrong (Coinbase), Balaji Srinivasan, and Tim Draper have recently backed the project, validating its approach to governance innovation

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:

• Brazil's Central Bank is finalizing crypto regulations with potential restrictions on self-hosted wallets and stablecoins, aiming to publish final rules by end of 2025
• Companies must establish active operations in Brazil NOW to be grandfathered in once the licensing window opens
• Regulators seek balance between market growth and oversight, with industry groups like AB Token advocating for practical solutions to avoid stifling innovation

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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.

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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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