Devcon Archive

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31:20

BA City: Argentina’s Crypto Hub | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel features Hernán Lombardi (BA City Minister of Economic Development) and Augusto Ardiles (BA City Undersecretary of Investment), discussing Buenos Aires’ role as a strategic hub for crypto and digital innovation. The conversation addresses public policy initiatives, investment attraction, and how the city is positioning itself to support builders, startups, and emerging technologies. This discussion was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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22:15

Blockchain & Corporate Law | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel features Daniel Vítolo (Head, IGJ) and Ana de Iparraguirre (Founder, OwntIt – Legal Architectures), discussing the intersection between blockchain technology and corporate law. The conversation addresses legal structures, compliance challenges, and how corporate frameworks can adapt to emerging decentralized technologies. This discussion was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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33:19

Policymakers: Innovation Surfers | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel brings together Damián Arabia (National Deputy), Martín Tetaz (National Deputy), and Marina Kienast (BA City Legislator), moderated by Santiago Bermúdez (Executive Director, Potencia Argentina). The conversation explores how policymakers are engaging with innovation, navigating technological change, and understanding the implications of crypto, blockchain, and emerging technologies for public policy. This discussion was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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45:20

Public-Private Articulation: Chambers' Role in Policymaking | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel brings together Diego Díaz (Head of Payments & Crypto, Cámara Argentina Fintech), Martín Benítez Aramendia (Board Member, Cámara Uruguaya Fintech), Ricardo Prieto Sosa (Board Member, Cámara Paraguaya de Blockchain), and Vyara Savova (Senior Policy Lead, European Crypto Initiative), moderated by Paula Pascual Cortes (Founder & CEO, Merge). The discussion examines the role of industry chambers in public–private articulation, regional coordination, and their contribution to the development of effective regulatory frameworks. This conversation was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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40:44

Public–Private Collaboration in Crypto: VASPs’ Role | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel explores the role of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in shaping public policy, bringing together Manuel Beaudroit (Co-founder & CEO, Belo), Julián Colombo (South America Sr. Director, Bitso), Mykolas Majauskas (Policy Director, Bybit), and Connor Spelliscy (Head of Global Policy Strategy, Ethereum Foundation), moderated by Milagros Santamaría from Crecimiento. The discussion focuses on collaboration between regulators and industry, compliance challenges, and how VASPs can contribute to the design of effective, forward-looking regulatory frameworks. This conversation was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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44:49

Regulating the AI Revolution: Innovation & Accountability | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel brings together Lorena Buzón (LatAm Head of Policy, Tools for Humanity), Darío Nieto (BA City Legislator), Fabio Budris (Board Member, SAIA), and David Ruidor (Co-founder, GenLayer), moderated by Camila Velasco. The discussion explores the regulatory challenges and responsibilities surrounding artificial intelligence, focusing on how to balance innovation, accountability, and public trust as AI technologies continue to evolve. This conversation was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

Devconnect

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01:15

Regulation Day: Devconnect Edition - Recap

Regulation Day made its debut at Devconnect, bringing together more than 45 speakers, public-sector representatives, industry leaders, ecosystem organizations, and key voices from Argentina and around the world. It created a space for meaningful, face-to-face work on the regulatory challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of our industry in the region. Devconnect offered a unique context, thousands of global entrepreneurs and builders in Argentina, and a shared recognition that the region is central to the future of crypto and digital innovation. Regulation Day became the space where these perspectives met. More than 500 people attended the conference, and major national media outlets amplified the discussions held on stage, especially the perspectives shared by policymakers on the evolution of crypto and AI regulation in the country. One theme emerged across all sessions: Argentina has a real opportunity to position itself as a regional reference in smart, forward-looking regulation. With the right institutional foundations, the country can offer the stability, competitiveness, and global alignment that startups, investors, and emerging technologies need to thrive. What became clear throughout the day is that Argentina stands at a turning point. The 4th edition of Regulation Day reaffirmed something essential: progress requires collaboration. Public institutions, private stakeholders, and the builder community must work together to design frameworks that protect users, guide innovation, and unlock long-term growth.

Devconnect

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41:28

Stablecoins: Traditional Finance Turned Upside Down | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel brings together Daniel Mangabeira (LatAm VP, Public Policy & Advocacy, Circle), Facundo Werning (LatAm Head, Agora), Daniel Lynch (Strategy Lead, Consensys), and Jamal Raees (Head of Payments, Polygon), moderated by Juan Manuel Campos (Partner, SyLS). The discussion explores how stablecoins are reshaping traditional finance, their growing role in payments and financial infrastructure, and the regulatory considerations emerging from their adoption. This conversation was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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30:30

TradFi, Fintech, Web3: The Way to Convergence | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel brings together Maghnus Mareneck (Co-CEO, Cosmos Labs), Federico Goldberg (Co-founder & CEO, Manteca), Marcos Viriato (Co-founder & CEO, Parfin), and Lionel Modi (Board Member, CFA Society Argentina & Partner, Bituin Investments), moderated by Iván Novakovich (CFO, Bombo). The discussion explores the convergence between traditional finance, fintech, and Web3, examining how these sectors are increasingly intersecting and what this means for innovation, regulation, and financial infrastructure. This conversation was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

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35:53

VCs: Crypto Landscape & Looking for the next Gem | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition

This panel brings together Mariano Mayer (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Newtopia), Ariel Arrieta (Co-founder & General Partner, NXTP), Hanna Schiuma (Lucero Ventures), and Christian Narváez (Founder & Managing Partner, Rayo Capital), moderated by Fernando Páez Solchaga (Executive Director, ARCAP). The discussion explores the current crypto investment landscape, key trends VCs are watching, and what investors look for when identifying the next generation of high-potential startups. This conversation was part of Regulation Day – Devconnect Edition, held during Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. Regulation Day convened policymakers, regulators, founders, builders, and industry leaders to foster open dialogue around regulation, innovation, and the future of decentralized technologies. Crecimiento is a global movement working to position Argentina as a leading hub for crypto and emerging technologies. Through community-driven programs, education, and dialogue between the public and private sectors, Crecimiento supports builders, founders, and institutions shaping the future of the ecosystem.

Closing Remarks | Regulation Day Devconnect Edition