In this episode of The Bitcoin Latam Report, I speak with Bruno Vaccotti, director of the Fintech Chamber in Paraguay, founder of the Paraguayan Bitcoin education initiative, entrepreneur, organizer of Acelerando Bitcoin, and one of the key voices pushing Bitcoin adoption in the country.

We discuss how Paraguay became a major Bitcoin mining hub, the government inefficiencies that keep slowing innovation, and the new regulatory push that threatens the industry. Bruno also explains why he is actively advocating for reasonable laws that actually make sense for Bitcoin, while building education, media, conferences, and financial products to help Paraguay move forward.

00:39 – Intro: Bruno Vaccotti and why Paraguay matters for Bitcoin
02:16 – How Bruno discovered Bitcoin and why it changed his life
05:03 – Education, free books, TV, and building Bitcoin awareness in Paraguay
07:27 – From education to mining: how surplus energy opened the door
09:50 – Why Paraguay became a serious player in global Bitcoin mining
12:11 – The energy case for Paraguay: Itaipú, hydro power, and national opportunity
15:53 – Paraguay as a destination for expats, builders, and freedom-minded entrepreneurs
20:03 – Why Paraguay still needs better Bitcoin products for everyday users
25:26 – The real problem: not explicit bans, but bureaucratic paralysis
30:29 – New Bitcoin regulations in Paraguay and why Bruno is sounding the alarm
34:45 – Privacy, self-custody, and why the proposed reporting rules make no sense
45:17 – Is the government hostile, or just completely misunderstanding Bitcoin?
50:04 – What Bruno is doing now to push back and improve the rules
56:59 – Acelerando Bitcoin: conference, residency, and Paraguay immersion week
59:13 – War, fiat money, Bitcoin, and why separating money from the state matters
01:06:45 – AI, energy limits, and why Bruno still thinks Bitcoin is the best long-term bet
01:18:49 – Final message: freedom, curiosity, and why more people should pay attention to Paraguay

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In the 15th episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik speaks with Tomek Kowodziejczuk, a longtime Bitcoiner, founder of the Bitcoin FilmFest in Warsaw, and now a builder in Prospera, the freedom-oriented special economic zone in Roatán, Honduras.

They discuss why Tomek left Poland for Prospera, the philosophical roots of Bitcoin and libertarianism, and why he sees Bitcoin as a tool for freedom rather than an end in itself. They also break down how Prospera works in practice, why it may be the most Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction in the world, and how the Bitcoin District aims to turn Roatán into a real Bitcoin hub through events, retreats, startup activity, and long-term circular economy building.

Timestamps:

00:51 – Intro: Tomek’s background and move to Prospera
03:04 – Bitcoin Film Fest, culture, and libertarian roots
06:34 – Atlas Shrugged, free cities, and the appeal of Prospera
10:23 – Why freedom matters more than Bitcoin itself
13:58 – Why Prospera is one of the most promising freedom experiments today
22:33 – How Prospera works: governance, taxes, and legal structure
27:53 – Why biotech and Bitcoin companies are drawn to Prospera
29:45 – Is Prospera the most Bitcoin-friendly jurisdiction in the world?
31:46– Building the Bitcoin District in Roatán
39:56 – The challenge of bringing Bitcoin to the local population
48:59 – Why the world may need many more “Prosperas”

Check out the Bitcoin District: thebitcoindistrict.com
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Follow The Bitcoin District Prospera on X: @BitcoinProspera
Follow The Bitcoin Filmfest on X: @bitcoinfilmfest

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What if you could buy a house, renovate your home, or fund your business, without selling a single satoshi, and without KYC?

That's exactly what Tropykus users in Latam are doing. Damián Silva, community lead at Tropykus, joined The Bitcoin Latam Report to break down Bitcoin-collateralized loans built on Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain where you pay fees in Bitcoin, earn yield on stablecoins, and borrow against your stack without ever triggering a taxable event.

We got into how DOC (Dollar on Chain) stays pegged without touching US debt, why flexible loans with no fixed payment dates are a game changer in Argentina, and the wild real-life stories of people buying apartments and building houses in Uruguay, all using Bitcoin as collateral.

Time Stamps:

01:14 Damián's Bitcoin story
05:03 What is BitcoinFi and why build on Rootstock instead of Ethereum?
08:31 Why persist on Bitcoin when other chains are faster and cheaper?
10:37 How to move from Bitcoin to RBTC and back
12:56 Rootstock vs Liquid, what's the difference?
14:47 Why Bitcoin sidechains adoption took so long
17:00 Real user stories
19:12 How Dollar on Chain (DOC) stays pegged
23:58 How yield works for DOC depositors
27:13 What are RBTC, BPRO, and USDRIF?
34:41 The biggest community challenge?
40:18 How to use Tropicus responsibly?
42:52 No KYC
53:57 Why is all Tropykus content in Spanish
56:16 How to get involved, open source code, and community feedback
57:20 2026 plans, an AI assistant to manage your loan via Telegram

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Yesterday was a difficult day for Mexico. After the reported capture and death of El Mencho by the Mexican government, chaos erupted across the country, and the news was flooded with footage and claims that were hard to verify.

So I called my friend Roman, a Bitcoiner who's lived in Puerto Vallarta for the past 15 years, to find out what was actually happening on the ground.

And yes, we ended up talking about Bitcoin too.

It's not exactly what you'd expect.

Disclaimer: In this episode, we discuss what appears to be an exaggeration of events and the spread of unverified information surrounding February 22nd. I want to acknowledge the sensitivity of this subject and express my sincere sympathy for all innocent people affected.

We are not experts on security, geopolitics, or organized crime; we simply share our personal perspective on what was observed on the ground.

If you knew what happens behind the scenes at Latin American banks, you wouldn't trust them with your money.

I didn't say that, it's Gabriel Amorocho's, a Bitcoiner from Cali, Colombia, who spent years inside the fintech and banking industry across LatAm before going all-in on Bitcoin.

We talked about what fractional reserve actually looks like from the inside, the lessons El Salvador's Bitcoin rollout taught the region, and the ambitious project he's building, a circular economy app targeting unbanked merchants at a farmers market in Cali, with plans to expand to isolated Pacific coast communities using Bitcoin.

We also got into Colombia's and Mexico's political climate, why Bitcoiners there stay private, and what it really takes to start a company in LatAm.

00:49 11 years in Bitcoin, from speculation to conviction
01:07 Working inside LatAm banks, fractional reserve, and operational risk in practice
04:32 Are some LatAm countries worse than others?
07:43 Being a Bitcoiner while working at a bank
10:04 El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, what worked and what didn't
12:15 Lessons from the Chivo wallet failure
15:07 Should Bitcoin adoption be government-led or left to the free market?
17:51 Why El Salvador has the best regulatory framework for Bitcoin companies
19:17 Introducing Personal Project
21:48 Launching at a Bitcoinfarmers market in Cali
26:55 The chicken-and-egg problem of Bitcoin circular economies
33:03 The Bitcoin community in Colombia, growing but private
37:35 Mentoring high-net-worth individuals and family offices into Bitcoin
39:49 Colombia's political climate and how it's driving capital out of the country
47:19 How easy is it to start a Bitcoin company in Colombia?
57:16 Where to follow Gabriel and get in touch

Follow Gabriel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielamorocho/
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Joey Langerbrunner, CEO and Founder of Nomad Layer, is solving once and for all the residency issue for Digital Nomads. He built the world's first remote tax residency program inside Prospera, a special economic zone in Honduras, where you pay a flat $5,000/year in tax, get a real residency certificate, a company, and a bank account. All without leaving your couch.

Maciej Cepnik had the chance to interview him and ask him the hard questions and technical details about his services and questioned him about the future of Prospera.

00:00 Introduction — Joey Langerbrunner & Nomad Layer
01:05 What is Prospera? Bitcoin-friendly special economic zone in Honduras
03:01 Joey's backstory and his libertarian roots
05:05 Why Western governments are getting desperate for tax revenue
07:11 Best jurisdictions for digital nomads: Paraguay, UAE, Panama, pros & cons
10:46 Why "paying taxes nowhere" is riskier than you think
14:51 The full Nomad Layer pitch, what you get for $5,000/year
19:39 What does Prospera actually look like on the ground?
23:31 Time requirement to guarantee residency?
27:57 How to prove compliance, personal responsibility explained
34:06 Does it work for families?
36:21 Is Prospera safe? The leftist government scare & Coinbase's $120M investment
46:28 The bigger picture, freedom zones, multipolar world & the future of sovereignty
53:51 How to sign up at Nomadlayer.com

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Fernando, the voice behind The Bitcoin Libertarian podcast. Fernando is a Buenos Aires-born, Hong Kong-based Bitcoiner who has been in the space since 2011, but by his own admission, took 10 years to truly understand it.

We unpack how Argentine capital controls first led Fernando to Bitcoin as a payment rail, what finally made it click, and why he identified a major gap in Spanish-language Bitcoin content.

Fernando also shares the story behind the "Bitcoin Libertarian" brand, how AI tools like Riverside and Grok allow him to produce daily content solo, why his YouTube channel has been taken down four times, and what he learned from each one, and his bold vision for Bitcoin as a bridge from a world of scarcity to one of abundance.

00:32 How Fernando ended up in Hong Kong
01:11 Bitcoin since 2011, a 10-year learning curve
04:00 The gap in Spanish Bitcoin content
07:09 La Bitconf México and La Casa de Satoshi
09:30 Bitcoin vs. stablecoins in Argentina
12:07 Argentina's entrepreneurial Bitcoin ecosystem
15:22 Why Rootstock needs better UX for mainstream users
23:08 The origin of "The Bitcoin Libertarian" brand
35:10 Podcast tips
42:59 Why YouTube banned his channel (4 times)
46:42 The case for decentralized media on Nostr
52:21 What's missing in Latin American Bitcoin adoption
57:35 Top 3 episodes to check out from The Bitcoin Libertarian
01:03:26 Life in Hong Kong and why Fernando isn't coming back

Important links:

The Bitcoin Libertarian X account: https://x.com/TheBitcoin__
The Bitcoin Libertarian YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@libertarianbtcesp
Maciej X account: https://x.com/CepnikMaciej
Aureo account: https://x.com/AureoBitcoin

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In this 9th episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Daniel, a Mexican entrepreneur based in Mérida, Yucatán, who's building one of the most ambitious Bitcoin citadel projects in Latin America.

Recorded at La Casa de Satoshi in Mexico City, we dig into what it actually takes to build a self-sufficient Bitcoin community, from legal structures and autonomous energy to food production and seed sovereignty.

Daniel explains the vision behind White Paper House, his physical Bitcoin space in downtown Mérida, how he's working with local government to push adoption statewide, and why orange-pilling rural communities takes longer than you think.

00:00 Introduction to Daniel and first impressions of La Casa de Satoshi
01:30 From Europe to Yucatán
04:57 Bridging the gap between Bitcoiners and preppers
07:21 Food sovereignty, GMO seeds, and the blind spots of city Bitcoiners
09:47 Fiat agriculture
12:04 Legal challenges of building a rural development in Mexico
16:33 Who lives at the citadel and the chicken-and-egg problem
20:16 Working with Yucatán's government to push Bitcoin adoption statewide
22:43 Honey as a Bitcoin education tool
30:01 Why real orange-pilling takes years, not minutes
34:43 Wallet UX nightmares

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