Kaiko Report Shows Latam Harnessing Crypto Mostly for ‘Real World’ Use Cases

Kaiko Report Shows Latam Harnessing Crypto Mostly for ‘Real World’ Use Cases

The latest data debrief issued by Kaiko, a provider of digital assets market data, has found that while there is retail movement in Latam regarding crypto assets, most liquidity is directed to “real world” use cases. Among these activities are remittances, stablecoin-based yield generating investment options, and also payments, with Bitso and Mercado Bitcoin being the leaders in volumes traded in the area. Latam Focuses on Crypto Differently, According to Kaiko Much has been said about the uses that Latam countries are giving to crypto assets, many mentioning these....


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