Bitcoin Latam Report

Maciej Cepnik - CMO at Aureobitcoin.com
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Hosted by Maciej Cepnik, a Canadian who moved to Mexico and is a Bitcoin entrepreneur, this show features English-language interviews with Bitcoin founders, builders, and operators across the entire Latin American region. From Mexico City to Buenos Aires, we dig into how Bitcoin is used for payments, remittances, mining, and regulation, along with the hard lessons, tactics, and opportunities shaping the LatAm ecosystem.

  1. MAR 11

    #Bitcoin14 Damián Silva on DeFi in LatAm: KYC-free loans back by Bitcoin and the future of Tropykus

    What if you could buy a house, renovate your home, or fund your business, without selling a single satoshi, and without KYC? That's exactly what Tropykus users in Latam are doing. Damián Silva, community lead at Tropykus, joined The Bitcoin Latam Report to break down Bitcoin-collateralized loans built on Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain where you pay fees in Bitcoin, earn yield on stablecoins, and borrow against your stack without ever triggering a taxable event. We got into how DOC (Dollar on Chain) stays pegged without touching US debt, why flexible loans with no fixed payment dates are a game changer in Argentina, and the wild real-life stories of people buying apartments and building houses in Uruguay, all using Bitcoin as collateral. Time Stamps:  01:14 Damián's Bitcoin story 05:03 What is BitcoinFi and why build on Rootstock instead of Ethereum? 08:31 Why persist on Bitcoin when other chains are faster and cheaper? 10:37 How to move from Bitcoin to RBTC and back  12:56 Rootstock vs Liquid, what's the difference? 14:47 Why Bitcoin sidechains adoption took so long  17:00 Real user stories  19:12 How Dollar on Chain (DOC) stays pegged  23:58 How yield works for DOC depositors  27:13 What are RBTC, BPRO, and USDRIF? 34:41 The biggest community challenge? 40:18 How to use Tropicus responsibly? 42:52 No KYC 53:57 Why is all Tropykus content in Spanish 56:16 How to get involved, open source code, and community feedback 57:20 2026 plans, an AI assistant to manage your loan via Telegram Check out Tropykus: tropykus.com Follow Damian on X: @Seviramar Follow Tropykus on X: @tropykus Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin Buy Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring incredible Bitcoin and Latin American entrepreneurs.

    46 min

  2. FEB 23

    #EP13 SPECIAL REPORT - The Realities on the Ground in Puerto Vallarta with a Bitcoiner

    Yesterday was a difficult day for Mexico. After the reported capture and death of El Mencho by the Mexican government, chaos erupted across the country, and the news was flooded with footage and claims that were hard to verify. So I called my friend Roman, a Bitcoiner who's lived in Puerto Vallarta for the past 15 years, to find out what was actually happening on the ground. And yes, we ended up talking about Bitcoin too. It's not exactly what you'd expect. Disclaimer: In this episode, we discuss what appears to be an exaggeration of events and the spread of unverified information surrounding February 22nd. I want to acknowledge the sensitivity of this subject and express my sincere sympathy for all innocent people affected.  We are not experts on security, geopolitics, or organized crime; we simply share our personal perspective on what was observed on the ground.

    37 min

  3. FEB 23

    #EP12 Gabriel Amorocho on the Rotten Banking System in LatAm and Bitcoin in Colombia

    If you knew what happens behind the scenes at Latin American banks, you wouldn't trust them with your money. I didn't say that, it's Gabriel Amorocho's, a Bitcoiner from Cali, Colombia, who spent years inside the fintech and banking industry across LatAm before going all-in on Bitcoin. We talked about what fractional reserve actually looks like from the inside, the lessons El Salvador's Bitcoin rollout taught the region, and the ambitious project he's building, a circular economy app targeting unbanked merchants at a farmers market in Cali, with plans to expand to isolated Pacific coast communities using Bitcoin. We also got into Colombia's and Mexico's political climate, why Bitcoiners there stay private, and what it really takes to start a company in LatAm. 00:49 11 years in Bitcoin, from speculation to conviction 01:07 Working inside LatAm banks, fractional reserve, and operational risk in practice 04:32 Are some LatAm countries worse than others?  07:43 Being a Bitcoiner while working at a bank 10:04 El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, what worked and what didn't 12:15 Lessons from the Chivo wallet failure 15:07 Should Bitcoin adoption be government-led or left to the free market? 17:51 Why El Salvador has the best regulatory framework for Bitcoin companies 19:17 Introducing Personal Project 21:48 Launching at a Bitcoinfarmers market in Cali 26:55 The chicken-and-egg problem of Bitcoin circular economies 33:03 The Bitcoin community in Colombia, growing but private 37:35 Mentoring high-net-worth individuals and family offices into Bitcoin 39:49 Colombia's political climate and how it's driving capital out of the country 47:19 How easy is it to start a Bitcoin company in Colombia? 57:16 Where to follow Gabriel and get in touch Follow Gabriel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielamorocho/ Follow Gabriel on X: https://x.com/gamorocho  Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin Buy Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring incredible Bitcoin and Latin American entrepreneurs.

    51 min

  4. FEB 20

    #EP11 Joey Langenbrunner (CEO Nomad Layer) on PROSPERA, The New Tax Heaven for Digital Nomads

    Joey Langerbrunner, CEO and Founder of Nomad Layer, is solving once and for all the residency issue for Digital Nomads. He built the world's first remote tax residency program inside Prospera, a special economic zone in Honduras, where you pay a flat $5,000/year in tax, get a real residency certificate, a company, and a bank account. All without leaving your couch. Maciej Cepnik had the chance to interview him and ask him the hard questions and technical details about his services and questioned him about the future of Prospera. 00:00 Introduction — Joey Langerbrunner & Nomad Layer 01:05 What is Prospera? Bitcoin-friendly special economic zone in Honduras 03:01 Joey's backstory and his libertarian roots 05:05 Why Western governments are getting desperate for tax revenue 07:11 Best jurisdictions for digital nomads: Paraguay, UAE, Panama, pros & cons 10:46 Why "paying taxes nowhere" is riskier than you think 14:51 The full Nomad Layer pitch, what you get for $5,000/year 19:39 What does Prospera actually look like on the ground? 23:31 Time requirement to guarantee residency? 27:57 How to prove compliance, personal responsibility explained 34:06 Does it work for families? 36:21 Is Prospera safe? The leftist government scare & Coinbase's $120M investment 46:28 The bigger picture, freedom zones, multipolar world & the future of sovereignty 53:51 How to sign up at Nomadlayer.com Check out Nomad Layer: https://nomadlayer.com/ Follow Joey on X and YouTube:  @joeyyusef   Follow Nomad Layer on X and Youtube:  @NomadLayer   Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin Buy Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring incredible Bitcoin and Latin American entrepreneurs.

    52 min

  5. FEB 17

    #EP10 - The Bitcoin Libertarian on How to Build a Successful Bitcoin Podcast and Lessons from LatAm

    In this episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Fernando, the voice behind The Bitcoin Libertarian podcast. Fernando is a Buenos Aires-born, Hong Kong-based Bitcoiner who has been in the space since 2011, but by his own admission, took 10 years to truly understand it. We unpack how Argentine capital controls first led Fernando to Bitcoin as a payment rail, what finally made it click, and why he identified a major gap in Spanish-language Bitcoin content. Fernando also shares the story behind the "Bitcoin Libertarian" brand, how AI tools like Riverside and Grok allow him to produce daily content solo, why his YouTube channel has been taken down four times, and what he learned from each one, and his bold vision for Bitcoin as a bridge from a world of scarcity to one of abundance. 00:32 How Fernando ended up in Hong Kong 01:11 Bitcoin since 2011, a 10-year learning curve 04:00 The gap in Spanish Bitcoin content 07:09 La Bitconf México and La Casa de Satoshi 09:30 Bitcoin vs. stablecoins in Argentina 12:07 Argentina's entrepreneurial Bitcoin ecosystem 15:22 Why Rootstock needs better UX for mainstream users 23:08 The origin of "The Bitcoin Libertarian" brand 35:10 Podcast tips 42:59 Why YouTube banned his channel (4 times) 46:42 The case for decentralized media on Nostr 52:21 What's missing in Latin American Bitcoin adoption 57:35 Top 3 episodes to check out from The Bitcoin Libertarian 01:03:26 Life in Hong Kong and why Fernando isn't coming back Important links: The Bitcoin Libertarian X account: https://x.com/TheBitcoin__  The Bitcoin Libertarian YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@libertarianbtcesp  Maciej X account: https://x.com/CepnikMaciej  Aureo account: https://x.com/AureoBitcoin Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com

    1h 8m

  6. FEB 11

    EP#9: Daniel of the White Paper House (Mérida) on the Challenges of Building a Bitcoin Citadel

    In this 9th episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Daniel, a Mexican entrepreneur based in Mérida, Yucatán, who's building one of the most ambitious Bitcoin citadel projects in Latin America.  Recorded at La Casa de Satoshi in Mexico City, we dig into what it actually takes to build a self-sufficient Bitcoin community, from legal structures and autonomous energy to food production and seed sovereignty.  Daniel explains the vision behind White Paper House, his physical Bitcoin space in downtown Mérida, how he's working with local government to push adoption statewide, and why orange-pilling rural communities takes longer than you think. 00:00 Introduction to Daniel and first impressions of La Casa de Satoshi 01:30 From Europe to Yucatán  04:57 Bridging the gap between Bitcoiners and preppers 07:21 Food sovereignty, GMO seeds, and the blind spots of city Bitcoiners 09:47 Fiat agriculture  12:04 Legal challenges of building a rural development in Mexico 16:33 Who lives at the citadel and the chicken-and-egg problem 20:16 Working with Yucatán's government to push Bitcoin adoption statewide 22:43 Honey as a Bitcoin education tool 30:01 Why real orange-pilling takes years, not minutes 34:43 Wallet UX nightmares  Follow Daniel on X: @inahcitadel Follow the White Paper House on X: @whitepaper_H  Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin Buy Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring incredible Bitcoin and Latin American entrepreneurs.

    40 min

  7. FEB 9

    #EP8 - Obi Nwosu Fedi’s Vision: Private, Community-Based Bitcoin for All

    In this episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik had the chance to sit down with Obi Nwosu at La Casa de Satoshi, right in the heart of Mexico City. Obi is the co-founder & CEO of Fedi and an inspiring visionary Bitcoin entrepreneur. They break down what Fedi is actually building beyond a wallet, why custody isn’t a binary decision, and how federated models can offer privacy, security, and usability without forcing everyone into full self-custody from day one. The conversation also dives into real-world adoption constraints: merchant realities, volatility, UX friction, and why communities may be Bitcoin’s true scaling layer. They also discuss Fedi's ambitious expansion plans and what they mean for Latam. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Obi Nwosu, Fedi & community-led Bitcoin adoption 03:12 What Fedi is building beyond a wallet 07:05 Fedimint explained: how federations work and why they matter 11:48 The custody spectrum: exchanges, self-custody, multisig, community custody 16:10 Trust and governance inside federations 21:04 Real-world Bitcoin adoption in Latin America 26:37 Why UX and lived benefits beat ideology for onboarding to Bitcoin 32:15 How to deal with Merchants, volatility, and stablecoins reality 38:44 Why communities may be Bitcoin’s real scaling layer 45:58 Fedi’s long-term vision: millions of federations, Bitcoin everywhere Fedi (official site): https://www.fedi.xyz Follow Obi on X: @obi Follow Fedi on X: @fedibtc Follow Maciej Cepnik on X: @CepnikMaciej Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring incredible Bitcoin and Latin American entrepreneurs

    1h 4m

  8. JAN 26

    #EP7 Boyd Cohen - Mission & Challenges of Mexico’s First Bitcoin Treasury Company (Arcadia₿)

    In Episode 7 of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Boyd Cohen (CSO at Arcadia₿) to unpack what it really takes to build Mexico’s first Bitcoin treasury company. They discuss how Arcadia₿ is navigating Mexico’s capital markets to launch a public instrument tied to Bitcoin. Maciej challenges  They also get into: how auditors look at Bitcoin on a balance sheet in Mexico, why some investors still prefer centralized style custody, how multi-institution custody (MIC) fits in. Boyd also shared updates on Arcadia₿ next products and services.  01:24 Boyd’s Bitcoin story 03:38 Maybe capitalism is broken? 04:06 From books on capitalism → discovering Bitcoin & crypto  08:50 Going Bitcoin-only and teaching Bitcoin at EGADE (Tec de Monterrey) 09:04 Meeting Jose Carlos Flores → KapitalX → Arcadia₿ + the treasury idea 10:06 What is a Bitcoin treasury company  16:24 Mexico’s path to public markets 22:48 Arcadia₿’s early BTC treasury  23:56 Custody models: self-custody, MIC, and why the tradeoffs matter 30:49 Multi-sig security (distributed keys across countries) + operational risk 33:50 SOC 2 / becoming a qualified custodian and what it unlocks 35:40 Selling Bitcoin exposure 43:34 Ricardo Salinas: net positive for Mexico’s Bitcoin adoption or risk? 48:22 Arcadia₿ app revamp: UX overhaul, referrals, DCA, and cashback card updates 50:46 New lending: real-estate-backed structure to buy more Bitcoin 58:38 What Mexico’s Bitcoin scene still needs  01:03:46 Doing business as a foreigner in Mexico 01:08:28 Closing thought: AFORE pensions, why treasury companies might matter Show Notes: ✅ Follow Boyd on X: @boydcohen ✅ Follow Arcadia₿ on X: @arcadiabtc ✅ Follow Maciej on X: @CepnikMaciej ✅ Follow Aureo on X: @AureoBitcoin ✅ Arcadia₿: https://www.arcadiab.com/ ✅ Boyd’s book (Bitcoin Singularity): https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B0F84CJX6F This podcast is part of the Aureo Media Network. Please subscribe so you don’t miss the next episodes. #Bitcoin #Mexico #BitcoinTreasury #SelfCustody  #LatAm

    1h 8m
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Hosted by Maciej Cepnik, a Canadian who moved to Mexico and is a Bitcoin entrepreneur, this show features English-language interviews with Bitcoin founders, builders, and operators across the entire Latin American region. From Mexico City to Buenos Aires, we dig into how Bitcoin is used for payments, remittances, mining, and regulation, along with the hard lessons, tactics, and opportunities shaping the LatAm ecosystem.

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  • Creator
    Maciej Cepnik - CMO at Aureobitcoin.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Bitcoin Latam Report
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