Latin America is making big moves in the world of fintech and cryptocurrency. Two major events in 2025 are set to shine a spotlight on the region’s growing influence in digital payments and blockchain technology.

First up is LABITCONF 2025, one of the largest Bitcoin and blockchain conferences in Latin America. Held in Buenos Aires at the Costa Salguero Center, this event attracted over 9,000 attendees. It featured nine different stages, with 330 expert speakers and more than 250 talks covering everything from Bitcoin basics to advanced tech like Web3, artificial intelligence, and crypto regulations. The conference also included 43 interactive activities and explored 45 different themes.

Rodolfo Andragnes, the founder of LABITCONF and Bitcoin Argentina, said the goal of the event is to spread knowledge and promote freedom through technology. He believes that Bitcoin isn’t just about money—it also changes how people think about ownership and personal rights. The crowd was a mix of developers, early adopters, and newcomers, showing that interest in decentralized tech is still strong.

Some big names in the crypto world took the stage, including Amir Taaki, Francis Pouliot, Nick Spanos, Nathan Sexer from the Ethereum Foundation, and lawyer Brian Klein, who’s known for defending Tornado Cash. Local experts like Roberto Silva from CNV, Joan Cwaik, and Martín Yeza shared insights about how Latin America is handling innovation and regulation.

Major companies like Binance, Ikiigi, Exness, BingX, CoinEx x ViaBTC, and Ledn showcased projects aimed at speeding up Bitcoin use across the region. LABITCONF also kicked off Tecweek Buenos Aires, a month-long series of tech and finance events.

Next on the calendar is the Latam Epayment Summit 2025, happening in Lima from November 24 to 26. This event is organized by the Comité Payments of Capece (Cámara Peruana de Comercio Electrónico). Over 1,000 top-level executives and leaders from more than 16 countries will gather at the CC Hotel Los Delfines.

The summit will focus on key topics like financial inclusion, digital banking, real-time international payments, open banking systems, and new technologies like stablecoins. Helmut Cáceda, executive president of Capece, said this event will be a space to better understand how digital payments and fintech are changing economies. He believes that modern financial tools can help countries grow faster.

Attendees will include professionals from banks, fintech startups, payment processors, digital wallets, crypto companies, retailers, and more. The agenda includes ten main topics: understanding Latin America’s payment systems; funding small businesses; ethical banking; Open Finance policies; the future of banking by 2030; crypto and stablecoins shaking up payment systems; managing cash in gaming industries; making digital money available to everyone; cross-border payment innovations; and keeping digital payments secure with AI.

Seventy speakers from major companies like Alipay, Banco Itaú’s Cubo, Binance, PAGBANK, BCP, BBVA, Yape, Mastercard, Movii, Paysafe, Niubiz, Izipay, and Culqi will take part. Cáceda noted that Peru is especially attractive for investors thanks to its flexible regulations and low rate of traditional banking—making it a perfect place for fintech growth.

These two events highlight how Latin America is becoming a key player in global fintech and crypto innovation. With strong community support and growing international interest, the region is clearly moving toward a digital financial future.