The top cryptocurrency news in LATAM this week includes: XDC Network crosses $100 million in tokenized assets in Brazil, Argentina introduces its first public Bitcoin treasury model, and Brazilian investors express increasing interest in “digital gold” in light of the metal’s recent surge.
Argentina’s first public Bitcoin Treasury model
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Argentina’s public Bitcoin treasury represents a significant advancement in the use of cryptocurrencies in one of the busiest markets in South America.
In this regard, Zonda Bitcoin Capital stands out as a plan that combines tax benefits, exposure to ETFs, and a public company structure to increase access to Bitcoin.
A public Bitcoin treasury is a publicly traded business that primarily holds Bitcoin (BTC), giving investors price exposure without actually purchasing or keeping the asset.
Zonda Bitcoin Capital was co-founded by Leonardo Rubinstein, former CEO of Ank and OLX Argentina, and Pablo Herman, co-founder of Swiss Medical.
The firm plans to purchase BlackRock’s IBIT ETF through a US brokerage account with custody at Coinbase, aiming to reduce technical barriers and add operational rigour.
The structure offers tax advantages for individuals, allows corporations to gain crypto exposure without changing mandates, and opens new product opportunities for banks and brokerages.
The company also aims to increase the amount of Bitcoin per share over time, explore tokenised share issuance, and reach an initial strategic target of 1,810 BTC.
XDC Network surpasses $100 million in tokenised assets in Brazil
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Through its collaboration with Liqi Digital Assets, XDC Network, a public blockchain centred on institutional-grade financial applications, has amassed more than $100 million in tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) in Brazil.
RWAs are typical financial instruments that are represented on blockchain.
Tokenisation is the process that makes it possible to register credits, securities, and other comparable assets digitally with increased operational efficiency and transparency.
By 2026, the project wants to issue $500 million worth of tokens.
With participation from prominent Brazilian financial institutions such as Banco Itaú, Banco ABC, Banco BV, and credit manager Milenio Capital, the majority of issuances on the network are concentrated in credit assets and regulated structures.
With its near-instantaneous transaction finality, minimal costs, robust security, and conformity with the international ISO 20022 financial messaging standard, XDC Network is made for regulated markets.
Company leaders claim that this milestone solidifies Brazil’s position as a leading market in the tokenisation of financial assets throughout Latin America and indicates the country’s increasing institutional adoption of blockchain.
Gold’s rally fuels surge in ‘digital gold’ trading in Brazil
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Brazilian interest in digital copies of gold traded on the cryptocurrency market has increased amid the metal’s recent significant rise, despite a recent drop.
The volume of transactions in so-called “digital gold,” such as the Pax Gold (PAXG) token, increased by around 300% in 2025, according to a survey conducted by Mercado Bitcoin (MB).
According to local media outlet InfoMoney, the rate of growth indicates an increasing tendency among local investors, notwithstanding the market’s continued small size.
However, according to MB, the development is a result of growing interest in several avenues for gaining exposure to gold.
