Airtm, which I co-founded with interns from my first fintech startup, Uphold, solved a similar problem in Venezuela. By connecting US banks, public blockchains, and a P2P anything-to-dollar marketplace (think Uber but for forex), Airtm made it easy for local entrepreneurs to preserve wealth against hyperinflation and receive dollar payments from the US. We’ve helped millions of people in Venezuela and our success there served as a beachhead for Airtm to become one of the fastest-growing financial services in Latin America, providing millions of users access to USD, BTC, and related reliable financial services.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady (The Virgin) of Guadalupe I’m writing a book, Niños Héroes: The Fascinating Stores Behind Mexican Street Names. Here’s a short selection: She is…