“Bitrefill lets you live on crypto — pay bills, buy gift cards, and refill your phone anywhere in the world without needing an account.” – Lawrence Ray

Who is our guest?

Lawrence Ray is the Biz Dev and Marketing lead at Bitrefill, a pioneering platform enabling users to spend cryptocurrency in real life. From topping up mobile phones globally to bill pay in the US and El Salvador, Bitrefill bridges the gap between crypto holders and everyday expenses, empowering users to live on crypto securely and privately.

What was discussed in this episode?

Lawrence shares insights about his journey joining Bitrefill full-time, the expanding use of crypto for real-world payments, and the growth of Bill Pay services in the US and emerging markets. He discusses how stablecoins like USDT help users hedge inflation and navigate financial access challenges in developing countries. The episode also covers Lightning Network adoption trends, Bitrefill’s extensive gift card catalogue in Latin America, and exciting crypto events and communities thriving across South and Central America, especially Florianopolis and Costa Rica.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #BillPay #Stablecoins #LatinAmerica

Guest Contacts:
Lawrence Ray Twitter: https://x.com/Lawesomesauce
Bitrefill Twitter: https://x.com/bitrefill

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