Alex McFarland

The Central Bank of Brazil wants to ban stablecoin transfers to non-custodial wallets; that's a critical topic to discuss in our industry. This is one of the news items Marcus AM and I discuss in this week's episode of Frontera by Espacio Cripto. Here are the top stories in crypto in LATAM this week: 1. Argentina is having an economic boom and might be the most fertile ground for crypto in LATAM in 2025. 2. Brazil is the most advanced country in the region with its CBDC project, but at the same time, they want to ban stablecoin transfers to non-custodial wallets. 3. Crypto was illegal in Bolivia until 3 months ago. Since the market opened crypto volumes have grown by 5x. Checkout this week's episode and suscribe to Frontera to get the top news of crypto in LATAM directly in you inbox. https://lnkd.in/dB4ANFn7

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Last and final panel that I moderated in Portugal for Crypto AI:CON - See you 2025 😘 https://lnkd.in/gD89ERDy Topic: Scaling Blockchain with AI-Powered Solutions We discussed some very interesting points, if you’re interested in artificial intelligence and how it is shaping the future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency this was a great talk with Jamie Founder and CEO of Joi and AiFi Inc., Raphael Evangelista from La Fabrique Flottante, Peter Peng from GPT Protocol and Web3 Lawyer José Paulo Miler. and….. OMG we’re so close to Bitcoin hitting 100k!!! #crypto #ai #blockchain #scalability #artificialintelligence #web3 #bitcoin #alltimehigh

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Nice to read id you're going to start a company: https://lnkd.in/dJWBXUih Briefly: No. 1: Be thoughtful about capital allocation No. 2: Conduct experiments at a manageable scale No. 3: Focus intensely on product-market fit No. 4: Build a thoughtful early team and be realistic about long-term hiring

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Another insightful episode of the Let's Stock podcast is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! 🎙️ This week, Akim Guerreiro (Etcaetera) and I had the pleasure of hosting Aga Nowak , a distinguished popular investor on eToro. Aga's portfolio theme focuses on Tech, yet she maintains a balanced approach avoiding heavy concentrations. We delved into her holdings, dissected her strategies amidst the recent correction, and explored the importance of diversification in investing. The conversation was truly captivating, showcasing three distinct investment styles converging on the shared belief in the significance of a long-term view. 🚀 #Investing #Podcast #Finance #Diversification #LongTermView #Apple #Spotify #investing #etoro #technology #stocks #bonds #Microsoft #nvidia https://lnkd.in/etqwiqVW

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Fantastic panel at Web Summit Rio “How Fintechs Serve as SMB Accelerators” with my co-founder Andrea Burattini, Cora’s founder Igor Senra and Vexi’s co-founder Cinthia Merlos. Here are a few excerpts from the panel, focusing on Andrea's experiences as she developed Dinie. Having grown up around small businesses, most of her family and friends included, Andrea recognized the chance to enhance their lives through a seamless banking experience, where financial products are easily accessible on platforms that these businesses use daily, aligning with their ongoing needs and routines. We decided to tackle credit cards and business overdrafts directly, since we've observed numerous small businesses fail due to these products, which aren't suitable for their working capital needs. We've been at the forefront of introducing embedded lending as a service in Brazil and have taken advantage of regulatory innovations like Receivables Registration, Open Banking, and PIX. Looking forward, our embedded API model allows us to integrate all the services we develop into any ecosystem that supports small and micro businesses. #womenarethefutureoffinancialservices #WebSummitRio #Fintech #SMBs #FinancialInclusion #EmbeddedLending #OpenBanking #BusinessInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Dinie

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Rio de Janeiro's Tech Ecosystem Grows with $200M Deals at Web Summit: Rio de Janeiro is focused on developing its local tech ecosystem, with $200 million worth of deals signed during the Web Summit event. The conference saw a significant increase in attendance, and it's expected to generate $286 million in economic activity for the city by 2028. The city is also making efforts to boost its tech scene, including launching initiatives for skills development and creating entrepreneurship hubs. Furthermore, Rio is striving to attract international companies and digital nomads to grow its tech ecosystem, with strategic moves to foster internationalization and collaboration ahead of the G20 Summit. Overall, there is optimism about Rio's potential to become a relevant technology ecosystem in the medium-term, especially with the support and efforts of the city government. Thank you Alonso da Silva for your submission!

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