Bitso: Launches QR crypto payments for travellers in Argentina

Bitso: Launches QR crypto payments for travellers in Argentina

  • Bitso, the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America with more than 6 million users
  • Enables customers from across Latin America to pay for purchases in Argentina with crypto using QR codes through the app
  • QR codes are one of the most common forms of payment in Argentina — 59% of Argentinians have used QR codes this year
  • The new function will let tourists travel using crypto and avoid the inconvenience associated
  • Argentina’s tourism industry is booming following a lull during the COVID-19 pandemic; as Google searches for places to travel
  • Cryptocurrency adoption is also on the rise, with a recent Chainalysis study ranking Latin America
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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