- Buenos Aires will host DevConnect 2025, featuring Vitalik Buterin to accelerate Web3 adoption and development in the region.
- Following Brazil, Bitfinex has identified Bitcoin treasury potential for large companies in Argentina and Colombia.
city of Buenos Aires will transform into a global hub for Web3 during November. From the 17th to the 22nd of the same month, the La Rural venue will host the annual gathering organized by DevConnect 2025. Ethereum Foundation.
The event will be held for the first time in the country with the aim of bringing together developers, companies, artists and international representatives. Web3 ecosystem. The confirmed attendance of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is one of the main attractions of the program.
The agenda will also include the participation of other executives from the organization. Ethereum Foundationco-executive director, etc. Tomasz Staczak and Xiaowei Wang. Local sector leaders will also participate, including Santiago Palladino, Federico Asto, Santiago Siri and Daniel Rabinovic.
Argentina Football Association enters blockchain technology
One of the most anticipated announcements during the event comes from Argentine Soccer. Within the framework of ETHCon Argentina 2025a local free Spanish language conference scheduled for November 18, where AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia will announce details of the agreement signed with WIN in February.
WIN is a startup recognized as: Web3 Innovation Networkspecializes in tokenizing professional players. Its platform allows fans to invest in the transfer market using blockchain technology.
Claudio Tapia said that Argentine football is once again playing a pioneering role. He suggested that this partnership opens a new phase of innovation, transparency and inclusivity in sports. president of AFA shares the stage with the WIN team to discuss the future of digital investing At the sports arena.
In just two years, the company has expanded to nine countries in Latin America. Its portfolio includes over 20 clubs and 220 tokenized players. Some of the soccer players integrated into its platform include Lionel Messi, Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolás González and Emiliano “Dib” Martinez.
With this agreement, Argentina becomes the first federation among FIFA's 211 member states to institutionalize funding solutions based on blockchain technology.
The DevConnect program begins on Ethereum Day, November 17th
On this day, the global ecosystem comes together to analyze upcoming updates to the Ethereum network. Next, ETHCon on November 18thregional conferences aim to attract new participants interested in discovering the growth of . Ethereum in Argentina. From November 19th to 22nd, the event will continue its program specifically aimed at developers, researchers and entrepreneurs.
Among the planned activities is the Solidity Summit, which will bring together leading developers of smart contract languages. of Ethereum Argentina Hackathon;and Agenttic Zerowas held as the first conference in Japan dedicated to exploring the fusion of artificial intelligence and blockchain.
The agenda includes representatives from local platforms such as Belo, Ripio and Lemon. There will also be conferences and panel discussions on digital identity, privacy, security in the DeFi space, regulatory frameworks, and digital payment systems.
La Rural venues will be organized into eight different themed districts. Each district will present practical applications and experiences based on Ethereum. These spaces will be complemented by co-working areas and community hubs to encourage interaction.
Organizers emphasize that DevConnect is not limited to code or technical conferences. The experience includes musical performances, artistic interventions, a soccer field, and a chill-out zone. This design aims to strengthen the community spirit that characterizes the Web3 ecosystem.
Bitfinex highlights corporate finance potential in Argentina and Colombia
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has identified significant potential for the introduction of corporate Bitcoin vaults in Argentina and Colombia. Will Hernandez, Business Development Manager for Latin America at Bitfinex, also shared this assessment. Hernandez said Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are becoming essential assets for institutional investors in Latin America.
In his view, the unique properties of these digital assets offer advantages over traditional portfolio diversification. These assets retain their true value and provide liquid access to global opportunities and trends.
Mr. Hernández emphasized that Argentina and Colombia have the necessary conditions for expanded institutional implementation. He pointed out that both countries can repeat the path that Brazil has already started.
Will Hernandez explained that Argentina and Colombia's favorable situation is based on several factors. Both countries have dynamic fintech ecosystems and high general knowledge about cryptocurrencies. Their unique economic circumstances are driving the search for alternative ways to protect and grow business capital.
Hernández predicted that more companies in the region are likely to take steps similar to Merius and Orange BTC in the coming years.
Expansion of crypto assets in Latin America
The trend of including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in corporate balances is accelerating around the world. Market analysts agree that more Latin American companies will join this trend in the short and medium term. Mr. Pedro Gutierrez, Director Partnership at LNETformerly known as LACNet, shares this expectation.
He predicted that more Latin American companies will actively consider crypto treasury in the coming months. Felipe Vallejo, Director of Corporate Affairs at Bitso, shared a similar vision. Vallejo added: Stablecoins will also play an important role It will be useful for corporate financial management in the future.
