Lucas Nuzzi is a Brazilian-born blockchain analytics expert and data scientist. In November 2022, his on-chain analytical sleuthing gave the world, for the first time, a complete picture of the fraud that had been occurring between FTX and Alameda Research - entities that were both controlled by Sam Bankman-Fried.

Lucas and host Aaron Stanley go behind the scenes of his groundbreaking research that revealed $4 billion in commingled funds between FTX and Alameda, providing the first public evidence of systematic fraud.

From receiving hundreds of desperate messages from FTX users to working with prosecutors, Lucas shares the personal toll of being on the front lines during crypto's darkest hour. We explore how traditional due diligence failed, why proof of reserves could prevent future collapses, and the lessons learned from SBF's spectacular fall

You can follow Lucas on X/Twitter

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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia

If you're building a wallet, a crypto consumer app, or a global payment platform, Avenia is your bridge to Latin America. Instantly connect to PIX, SPEI, and CBU using stablecoins — with one API. No banks. No FX desks. No SWIFT. Move money globally, with full compliance and real-time settlement.

Learn more at avenia.io

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Sebastian Serrano is the CEO of Ripio, which is one of Latin America's largest crypto platforms with 20 million plus users. We discuss the region's crypto evolution over his 12 years in the market.

We dive into the growth of stablecoin usage across Latin America, with 80% of Ripio's volume coming from these assets.

We also discuss new developments in Argentina, such as a tokenization sandbox and growing crypto trading volumes

You can connect with Sebastian on X/Twitter

Chapter Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction & Ripio Overview

03:15 - The Stablecoin Revolution in Latin America

08:30 - Mercado Libre Partnership & MeliDollar Launch

12:45 - Non-USD Stablecoins & Market Access Use Cases

18:20 - Real World Assets & Tokenization Opportunities

23:10 - Argentina's Crypto Ecosystem & Regulatory Landscape

28:45 - VASP Registration vs. Full Licensing Requirements

32:20 - Regional Market Expansion (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia)

36:15 - Milei Administration Impact & Economic Reforms

41:30 - Libra Meme Coin Controversy & Political Implications

45:00 - DevConnect Buenos Aires & Ethereum Development Hub

48:45 - Market Outlook & Q4 Predictions

52:30 - Ripio's Growth to 20M Users & Future Vision

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Brazil Crypto Report is presented by Avenia

If you're building a wallet, a crypto consumer app, or a global payment platform, Avenia is your bridge to Latin America. Instantly connect to PIX, SPEI, and CBU using stablecoins — with one API. No banks. No FX desks. No SWIFT. Move money globally, with full compliance and real-time settlement.

Learn more at avenia.io

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This podcast, originally recorded as an X Space, dives into the Brazilian Central Bank's controversial proposed restrictions on stablecoin usage and custody.

During this space we hear from executives from Binance, OKX, Bluegreen, ABToken, Solana Foundation, Nonco, Bitso and more to discuss how these proposed rules would impact crypto users in Brazil and the country's nascent digital asset industry more broadly

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