Historic: Bolivia to Integrate Stablecoins Into Its Banking System, Use Them as Legal Tender

The Economy Minister of Bolivia, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, stated that cryptocurrency would be added to the country’s financial services, making the nation one of the first to adopt the alternative crypto system within traditional banks. Espinoza stated this was part of a wider modernization push. Economy Minister: Bolivia to Pioneer Cryptocurrency Banking Adoption The Facts … Read more

Bolivia Evaluates Feasibility of Interbank CBDC Amid Growing Stablecoin Adoption

The Central Bank of Bolivia has taken preliminary steps to implement an interbank wholesale CBDC, saying it could benefit the modernization and security of the country’s financial system. By contrast, a retail‑based system would offer limited benefits. Central Bank of Bolivia Plans Implementation of Wholesale CBDC, Disregards Retail Focus The Facts: The Central Bank of … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia Should Embrace Stablecoins Before Stablecoins Embrace It

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the rising adoption process of stablecoins in Bolivia and how the government should embrace them for cross-border settlements. Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s Stablecoin Adoption Will Keep Growing – The … Read more

Toyota and Yamaha Pioneer USDT Payments in Bolivia and Latam

Toyosa, the exclusive dealer for Toyota and Yamaha in Bolivia, has debuted USDT payments for its sales operations. The initiative, completed in collaboration with Towerbank and Bitgo, will allow customers to pay for their vehicles using Tether’s stablecoin via a QR code. Toyota and Yamaha Leverage USDT for Payments in Bolivia Toyosa, an exclusive dealer … Read more

Bolivia and El Salvador Sign Digital Assets Cooperation Agreement

The agreement between the two countries focuses on the exchange of information about digital assets, which, according to the Central Bank of Bolivia, have become a widely used alternative for international payments. El Salvador has emerged as a crypto powerhouse in Latin America, with several nations seeking to learn from its crypto experiences. Bolivia and … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s Crypto Affair Is Unavoidable: Here’s Why

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the ongoing crisis in Bolivia is configured to stimulate the growth of crypto adoption, even from the government side. Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia Is Set to Become a Crypto Power … Read more

Central Bank of Bolivia Registers Record Use of Virtual Assets Amidst Dollar Scarcity

The Central Bank of Bolivia revealed that the use of virtual assets skyrocketed during the first semester of 2025, increasing more than sixfold compared to 2024’s figures. Additionally, operations grew twelve times since last July. Central Bank of Bolivia Reveals Virtual Assets’ Volumes Rose Over 600% in the First Half of 2025 The use of … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s New Anti-Crypto Decision Will Backfire… In Time

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the recent crypto ban in Bolivia, pertaining to the use of crypto for energy imports, could backfire in the future. Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia Excludes Crypto From Energy Settlements Let’s … Read more