- Jaime González Gasque
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The growth of real-time payments and stablecoins is transforming international transfers and propelling Mexico as a hub for financial innovation, Bitso highlighted during its Stablecoin Conference 2026.
The growth of real-time payments and the advancement of stablecoins in Latin America are accelerating a new era for business, financial services, and international trade. In this context, Bitso seeks to solidify Mexico as one of the continent's leading centers for financial innovation, as announced at the Stablecoin Conference 2026, held June 15-16 in Mexico City.
Bitso Business, the company's B2B arm, shared during the event that Mexico's Interbank Electronic Payment System (SPEI) processed more than 7 billion transfers during 2025, equivalent to more than 347 billion Mexican pesos (US$19.8 billion), a figure that reflects the rapid adoption of digital tools by Mexican consumers and businesses.
Stablecoins are no longer a niche market
For Bitso, the growth of stablecoins is changing the way money circulates between countries and businesses. These digital currencies, pegged to stable assets like the dollar, are becoming a technological layer that allows for faster, more transparent, and lower-cost international transfers.
One of the key messages was that the discussion no longer revolves around blockchain technology itself, but rather how to integrate it with traditional financial infrastructure to make money movement more efficient.
“Stablecoins are increasingly becoming the bridge between the traditional financial sector and blockchain technology,” said Imran Ahmad, COO of Bitso and CEO of Bitso Business, presenting the company’s vision for the future of digital payments.
Ahmad emphasized that Latin America is in a prime position to adopt these tools thanks to the growth of instant payment systems in markets like Brazil, Mexico, and other countries in the region. According to Ahmad, the combination of local payment infrastructure and stablecoin-based technology will reduce friction in cross-border transactions.
As part of its strategy, Bitso Business announced the launch of its services for businesses in Colombia. This decision is part of a broader strategy to expand its payment network and strengthen financial corridors in Latin America.
The company believes that integrating local payment systems with stablecoin-based solutions can facilitate everything from remittances and payments to suppliers to payroll systems for remote workers.
Ahmad explained that the goal is to offer access to multiple markets through a single technological integration, a proposal that seeks to simplify the expansion of companies operating in different countries in the region.
Regulation Begins in Mexico
The conference also served as a platform to discuss the role of regulation in the development of digital assets. During his presentation, Senator Alejandro Murat explained that he is working on an initiative related to virtual assets and digital currencies linked to the Mexican peso. He noted that Mexico must prepare to participate in a global financial environment that is moving toward digital models and that regulation must balance innovation with user protection.
Murat emphasized that any proposal must guarantee financial stability, prevention of money laundering, transparency, and consumer protection mechanisms. He also indicated that the intention is to build consensus with authorities, companies, and stakeholders in the financial system before moving forward with formal regulation.
For her part, Claudia Rubio, CEO of Fintech Mexico, highlighted that financial innovation has contributed to democratizing access to services that just a decade ago seemed inaccessible to millions of people, from digital account opening to instant payments and electronic remittances.
The Stablecoin Conference 2026 brought together around 2,500 participants, including business leaders, regulators, developers, and representatives from the digital finance ecosystem. Among the guests were figures such as Daniel Vogel, CEO and co-founder of Bitso; Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House Digital Asset Advisory Council; Nigel Feetham, Gibraltar's Minister of Justice, Trade and Industry; and representatives from Tether and other organizations linked to the sector.
The event coincides with a time when Mexico is seeking to position itself as an attractive destination for technology and financial investment. Bitso itself was recently included among the 500 most important companies in Mexico, reinforcing its role in the national fintech ecosystem.
By: Adrián Campos Cárdenas, ComputerWeekly