馃嚙馃嚧 Bolivia's Crypto Boom
馃嚙馃嚧 Bolivia's Crypto Boom
馃殌 Bolivia's Million Dollar Secret
Bolivia's cryptocurrency market experienced explosive growth in under a year, with daily USDt liquidity surging from $20,000 to nearly $1 million.
Tower Bank International is capitalizing on this momentum, focusing on the country's rapid crypto adoption and helping re-establish crucial trade connections.
The growth reflects a broader trend where stablecoins are filling gaps left by struggling local currencies, enabling Bolivian businesses to:
- Convert USDt for international operations
- Pay suppliers abroad efficiently
- Maintain business continuity
Tower Bank's strategic pivot came when they recognized clients were already using crypto and decided to build alongside them rather than resist the trend.
The bank has successfully created a platform that bridges traditional banking with digital assets, working with regulators to establish trust models and stablecoin infrastructure across Latin America.
Four years ago, @towerbankintl reshaped what a Panamanian bank could be. Instead of competing on rates, it built with its clients as they moved into crypto. @gcampa86 explains how the bank worked with regulators, set up a trust model, and opened stablecoin rails across LATAM.
Bolivia鈥檚 crypto market surged, daily USDt liquidity grew from $20K to nearly $1M in under a year. @gcampa86 explains why @towerbankintl is focused on this growth and helping re-establish trade connections.
The turning point came when @towerbankintl saw clients using crypto and began building alongside them. @gcampa86 shares how that decision shaped a platform linking banking and digital assets under one roof.
Stablecoins keep trade alive where local currencies fall short. @gcampa86 explains how @towerbankintl supports Bolivian businesses converting USDt, paying suppliers abroad, and running operations.
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