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		<title>Argentina leads the region in stablecoin use</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="618" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Las stablecoins pasaron de ser una tendencia marginal en Argentina a convertir al país en referencia en América Latina, gracias al aumento en la adopción de estos activos y su uso como refugio ante la inflación" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>The increased adoption of stablecoins in Argentina, as a hedge against inflation, positions the country as a benchmark in Latin America. Macroeconomic factors such as low financial inclusion, exchange restrictions, and the gap in the dollar parity have driven the search for alternatives that provide security. This is where stablecoins come in, representing a valid, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="618" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Las stablecoins pasaron de ser una tendencia marginal en Argentina a convertir al país en referencia en América Latina, gracias al aumento en la adopción de estos activos y su uso como refugio ante la inflación" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/coinwire-japan-iNOavZh6dQ8-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>increased adoption of stablecoins in Argentina</strong>, as a hedge against inflation, positions the country as a <strong>benchmark in Latin America.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Macroeconomic factors such as low financial inclusion, exchange restrictions,</strong> and the gap in the<strong> dollar parity</strong> have driven the search for<strong> alternatives that provide security</strong>. This is where stablecoins come in, representing <strong>a valid, secure, and efficient solution.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to various reports from the <strong>crypto ecosystem</strong>, the use of stablecoins in the region accelerated significantly over the past year. In particular, their <strong>adoption by Latin American companies doubled between the second half of 2024 and the first half of 2025</strong>, solidifying their position as key tools for <strong>international payments, treasury operations, and foreign exchange.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In connection with this information, the <em>Criptonoticias</em> portal refers to the <strong>April 6, 2026 report from the payment card provider DeCard,</strong> which details that Argentina leads the <strong>&#8220;Stablecoin Readiness Index&#8221; with a perfect score of 100/100.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Some of the <strong>uses of these digital assets in Argentina include their use as a store of value, to cope not only with inflation but also with the devaluation of the peso, the official currency.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Furthermore, <strong>the South American nation currently surpasses Brazil in per capita adoption</strong>, boasting the &#8220;<strong>highest level of monthly active users</strong> and penetration per capita in the region.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In this regard,<strong> <a href="https://crypto-economy.com/es/argentina-comienza-a-probar-jpm-coin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stablecoins</a> are routinely accepted in more than 15,000 businesses, and the total transaction volume is estimated at 61.8 %.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.iproup.com/economia-digital/66557-argentina-lidera-la-region-en-el-uso-de-stablecoins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iproup</a></em></p>
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		<title>Peru&#8217;s spaceport will boost scientific and economic development</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="798" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Perú tiene previsto iniciar la construcción de un puerto espacial, cuyo estudio final estaría listo en mayo de 2025. El proyecto impulsaría el sector científico, económico y turístico" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2.jpg 1200w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p>Latin America could become a regional benchmark in technology with the possible construction of a spaceport in Peru, with the final study expected to be completed by May 2025. The South American nation is moving forward with this project, called &#8220;Spaceport,&#8221; which would provide a strong boost to the country&#8217;s scientific, economic, and tourism development. [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1200" height="798" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Perú tiene previsto iniciar la construcción de un puerto espacial, cuyo estudio final estaría listo en mayo de 2025. El proyecto impulsaría el sector científico, económico y turístico" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2.jpg 1200w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nasa-yZygONrUBe8-unsplash-2-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Latin America</strong> could become <strong>a regional benchmark</strong> in<strong> technology</strong> with the possible <strong>construction of a</strong> <strong>spaceport in Peru, </strong>with the final study expected to be completed by May 2025.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The South American nation is moving forward with this project, <strong>called &#8220;Spaceport,&#8221;</strong> which would provide a strong boost to the country&#8217;s scientific, economic, and tourism development. &#8220;This ambitious initiative promises to transform the country into <strong>a regional benchmark</strong> in <strong>space technology, boosting scientific, economic, commercial, and tourism development,&#8221;</strong> local spokespersons have stated.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In this regard, a team of <strong>space experts from the United States has traveled to Peru,</strong> which has allowed for the strengthening of collaborations with the <strong>Peruvian Air Force (FAP)</strong> &#8220;within the framework of the national aspirations to have a spaceport.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This is the second visit in the midst of the spaceport feasibility study. “In this<strong> final phase,</strong> the study evaluated key non-technical aspects. It also<strong> strengthened cooperation between the two nations for space development.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The port seeks not only to boost economic growth and regional security, but also to strengthen <strong>technological innovation.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Peru&#8217;s privileged geographic location,</strong> close to the equator, is a strategic aspect, as it allows for reduced fuel consumption and greater cargo capacity.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Spaceport project has been approved by the<strong> Ministry of the Environment</strong> (MINEF)&#8217;s IMIAPP , and the country&#8217;s Air Force is evaluating the most suitable location. Details remain to be defined, such as the technical conditions for structuring the project, which are being handled by ProInversión. It also remains to be<strong> determined whether it will be a state or private initiative.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://larazon.pe/peru-puerto-espacial-seria-realidad-en-mayo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">larazon.pe</a></em></p>
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