Kursoff at Cripto Latin Fest 2026 in Bogotá

On August 27 and 28, the ninth Cripto Latin Fest 2026 took place in Bogotá. What was it like? 

The Kursoff team headed to the event and is now sharing its impressions. The Maloka interactive science museum brought together more than 5,000 developers, investors, and representatives of cryptocurrency exchanges from over 20 countries. As  media partners of the event, we followed the key discussions and market trends shaping South America.

Digital assets are becoming a полноценным инструментом экономики in Colombia. Unlike European or American conferences, where theoretical discussions about trading and institutional investments often dominate, Bogotá placed the focus on the practical application of blockchain.

Key topics and technological highlights

The number of speakers was impressive: more than 100 experts took the stage across several venues over two days. They discussed  three main areas:

1. Autonomous AI in decentralized finance

The integration of artificial intelligence into DeFi is moving beyond simple algorithmic bots toward fully autonomous agents. The conference presented systems capable of independently assessing smart contract risks before release, finding optimal liquidity pools, and automatically responding to market anomalies. This significantly changes the approach to security and operational efficiency within decentralized protocols.

2. Stablecoins as an everyday financial tool

In Latin American countries, USDT and USDC are widely used by businesses and individuals to protect against local inflation. During panel discussions, experts analyzed the development of payments through L2 networks and the use of stablecoins for cross-border transfers. The main task for developers now is to minimize network fees and speed up transaction confirmation times for small and medium-sized businesses.

3. Balancing P2P security and AML requirements

Representatives of the OKX, BingX, and EMCD exchanges, along with Boosty Labs, discussed the transformation of the P2P segment. The growing volume of private exchanges requires the implementation of new verification algorithms and systems for monitoring suspicious transactions. The main goal for developers is to protect users from fraudulent schemes without complicating procedures for honest traders.

Why the LATAM experience matters for the global market

Latin America is shaping its own approach to the digital economy. Here, crypto tools are being adopted not because of a particular interest in technology, but because of a direct need for accessible financial services.

If you follow the development of the blockchain industry, the experience of Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil demonstrates how real demand accelerates the adoption of stablecoins, P2P services, and AI solutions. The Kursoff team continues to cover key events across the global market so you always have access to verified analytics and up-to-date information.