Redefining Financial Access: Ruben Galindo on How AirTM Empowers Global Communities with Crypto

Ruben Galindo is the co-founder and CEO of AirTM, a company that connects banking and e-money networks all over the world via its technology platform and P2P network, enabling P2P correspondent banking and remittance. In this interview, he explains how AirTM uses crypto and peer-to-peer networks to provide reliable cross-border payment solutions, enabling people to circumvent restrictive exchange rates and avoid inflationary losses. By offering digital dollar access and alternative pathways, AirTM empowers workers in global regions with limited banking options. Ruben emphasizes that blockchain technology could revolutionize financial access, particularly for the rapidly growing online workforce. Chapters 00:00 - The Power of Crypto 00:41 - Ruben Galindo 01:08 - Tackling Inflation and Financial Barriers 02:36 - How Argentines Saved with Dollars 04:58 - The Rise of AirTM in Venezuela Amidst High Inflation 07:11 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Expanding Beyond Venezuela 09:36 - Cross-Border Payments and Challenges with Traditional Systems 12:00 - Crypto as an Alternative to PayPal for Fast Cashouts 15:11 - Building Infrastructure for Efficient Payments 17:32 - Challenges in Making Blockchain Mainstream for Payments 20:28 - Crypto's Limitations for Cross-Border Payments 23:11 - Opportunities for Crypto Entrepreneurs in Payment Solutions 25:03 - Big Fintech vs. Crypto Startups: Who Will Drive Adoption? 27:03 - Unbundling PayPal: How Crypto Enables Specialized Solutions 30:26 - What’s Next for AirTM 32:31 - Closing Remarks #Meridian2024 ✨ Check out our new website ✨ thedefiant.io 🚀 Sign up to our newsletter 🚀 thedefiant.io/go-premium#prici... 🤑 Find DeFi investment opportunities & educational primers here thedefiant.io/promo?utm_source... ✊ Follow The Defiant Twitter: twitter.com/defiantnews Discord: discord.com/invite/3SdRdEs5ag Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedefiant.i... Telegram: t.me/DefiantNews 📬 Contact our Newsroom editorial@thedefiant.io 🤝 Sponsorships & Partnerships sponsors@thedefiant.io #TheDefiant​ #DeFi​ #Decentralized​ #Finance​ #Blockchain #Web3