REDFi Presents Blockchain Jungle 2025: Latin America’s Largest Crypto Conference Returns to Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica, October 26th, 2025, Chainwire
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REDFi, the Panama-based payment platform bridging seamless U.S. banking with global crypto solutions, announces its role as presenting sponsor of Blockchain Jungle 2025, Latin America’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain conference. The two-day summit returns to the Costa Rica Convention Center on November 8-9, expecting over 6,000 attendees from more than 50 countries and featuring the most comprehensive crypto programming ever assembled in the region.
“REDFi’s mission to make borderless crypto and fiat payments accessible to everyone, regardless of location, perfectly aligns with Blockchain Jungle’s vision of democratizing technology across Latin America,” said Soren Azorian, CEO of REDFi and Executive Chairman of Blockchain Jungle. “This partnership represents our commitment to building the financial infrastructure that will power Latin America’s crypto revolution.”
BRIDGING TRADITIONAL FINANCE AND CRYPTO
REDFi’s presenting sponsorship brings its unique value proposition to the forefront: enabling users worldwide to open USD accounts, manage fiat transactions via FED wire and SWIFT, and handle digital assets (BTC, ETH, and more)—all without requiring U.S. residency. This seamless integration of traditional banking and crypto services exemplifies the future of finance being built in Latin America.
“Latin America has been underserved by traditional banking for too long,” added Soren Azorian. “REDFi and Blockchain Jungle are changing that narrative by showing the world that LATAM is leading the charge in financial innovation, not following.”
BITCOIN LEGENDS & CRYPTO PIONEERS CONFIRMED
The 2025 speaker lineup reads like a who’s who of cryptocurrency history:
- Phil Zimmermann – Creator of PGP (Pretty Good Privacy), pioneer of cryptographic privacy
- David Chaum – Godfather of digital cash and creator of eCash
- Peter Todd – Bitcoin Core developer and applied cryptography researcher
- Gabor Gurbacs – Digital asset strategist behind Bitcoin ETF approval
These pioneers will share insights on Bitcoin scaling, Lightning Network adoption, cryptographic innovations, and the path to hyperbitcoinization.
REDFI WHALE LOUNGE: WHERE CRYPTO DEALS HAPPEN
The exclusive REDFi Whale Lounge returns as the conference’s premier deal-making environment. This invite-only space hosts accredited crypto investors, family offices managing digital asset portfolios, and protocol founders seeking institutional capital. Last year’s Whale Lounge facilitated over $50 million in crypto investments and strategic partnerships.
REDFi will showcase its platform’s capabilities for high-net-worth individuals and businesses seeking to move capital seamlessly between traditional banking and crypto markets. Attendees can open accounts on-site and access exclusive onboarding benefits.
TRADING JUNGLE BY BYBIT: LIVE CRYPTO MARKETS
For the first time at a Latin American crypto conference, Trading Jungle features a fully operational trading floor where attendees witness professional crypto traders, market makers, and DeFi protocols in real-time action. Learn strategies from traders managing eight and nine-figure crypto portfolios, with live demonstrations of:
- Advanced Bitcoin and altcoin trading strategies
- Cross-border payment optimization using crypto rails
- DeFi yield optimization techniques
- Institutional-grade risk management
- On-chain analytics and wallet tracking
- Fiat on/off-ramp strategies for Latin American markets
Partner exchanges and payment platforms will offer exclusive trading benefits and institutional rates for qualified participants.
SOLVING LATAM’S BANKING CHALLENGES WITH CRYPTO
Special programming explores how crypto and fintech are solving Latin America’s most pressing financial challenges:
- Banking the Unbanked: How crypto enables financial inclusion for 210M unbanked Latin Americans
- Remittance Revolution: Lightning Network and stablecoins transforming the $150B LATAM remittance market
- Capital Controls: Crypto solutions for businesses and individuals facing currency restrictions
- USD Access: How platforms like REDFi democratize dollar banking across the region
- Cross-Border Commerce: Enabling seamless international payments for LATAM businesses
CRYPTO STARTUP SHOWCASE & CAPITAL ACCESS
Over 50 crypto-native startups will pitch during the Startup World Cup Regional Finals, competing for $1M+ in investment prizes. Categories include:
- Bitcoin infrastructure and Lightning applications
- Crypto payment solutions and remittance platforms
- DeFi protocols and derivatives
- Web3 gaming and NFT platforms
- Blockchain privacy and security solutions
With 50+ venture capital firms focused on crypto attending, founders gain direct access to capital that understands blockchain technology and Latin American markets.
DEFI & WEB3 PROGRAMMING
Dedicated tracks cover the latest in decentralized finance:
- Liquid staking and restaking protocols
- Real-world asset tokenization
- Stablecoin infrastructure for emerging markets
- Cross-border payment rails using crypto
- Decentralized derivatives and perpetuals
- Cross-chain bridges and interoperability
- DAO governance and treasury management
Leading DeFi protocols will conduct live demonstrations, showing attendees how to interact with smart contracts, provide liquidity, and navigate the multi-chain landscape safely.
REGULATORY CLARITY & INSTITUTIONAL ADOPTION
Government officials and regulators from across Latin America will discuss:
- Crypto regulatory frameworks currently under development
- Banking partnerships with crypto companies
- Stablecoin regulation and dollar adoption
- Cross-border payment regulations
- Tax treatment of digital assets
- Securities classification of tokens
Panama’s progressive approach to crypto regulation makes it an ideal jurisdiction for companies like REDFi, offering attendees insights into building compliant crypto businesses in LATAM.
2023 EDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Last year’s Blockchain Jungle featured:
- Nick Szabo (Smart contracts pioneer)
- Perianne Boring (CEO, Digital Chamber, instrumental in U.S. crypto policy)
- Mario Nawfal (Crypto entrepreneur, Elon Musk’s “right hand” in citizen journalism)
- 3,500+ attendees from 45 countries
- $50M+ in deals closed on-site
- 200+ international media stories
Predictions made by speakers regarding crypto adoption, institutional interest, and Bitcoin ETF approval all materialized throughout 2024.
HACKATHON & TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS
Multiple crypto-focused hackathons run throughout the event:
- Bitcoin and Lightning Network development
- Payment integration APIs and crypto rails
- Smart contract security auditing
- Zero-knowledge proof implementations
- Cross-border payment solutions
- Stablecoin infrastructure
Combined prizes exceed $250,000, with winners receiving incubator spots, mentorship from protocol teams, and guaranteed interviews with crypto companies.
TECH JOB MARKET
Companies will recruit at the Tech Career Fair:
- Protocol developers (Solidity, Rust, Move)
- Payment integration engineers
- Smart contract auditors
- Tokenomics designers
- Blockchain researchers
- DeFi strategists
- Crypto compliance specialists
- Business development for LATAM markets
COSTA RICA: CRYPTO-FRIENDLY JURISDICTION
Costa Rica offers unique advantages for crypto companies:
- Progressive stance on cryptocurrency
- Strong rule of law and property rights
- 98% renewable energy (sustainable Bitcoin mining)
- Educated, bilingual workforce
- Strategic location between North and South America
- No capital gains tax on crypto profits
- Growing fintech ecosystem
Government representatives will present incentives for crypto and fintech companies establishing operations in Costa Rica.
REGISTRATION & ATTENDANCE
Early bird tickets available at reduced rates. Registration tiers include:
- General Admission: All stages, expo floor, networking
- VIP Pass: Workshop access, REDFi Whale Lounge, speaker dinners
Special onboarding bonuses available for attendees opening REDFi accounts on-site.
Registration: https://blockchainjungle.xyz
ABOUT REDFI
REDFi is a Panama-based payment platform that seamlessly combines U.S. banking with global crypto solutions. The platform enables users worldwide to open USD accounts, manage fiat transactions via FED wire and SWIFT, and handle digital assets (BTC, ETH, and more)—all without requiring U.S. residency. REDFi serves both personal and business clients across 117+ countries, making borderless finance accessible to everyone. REDFi is a technology company; banking and exchange services are provided by Layer2 Financial Holdings and their banking partners.
More information at: https://redfi.io
ABOUT BLOCKCHAIN JUNGLE
Founded by entrepreneur Juan C. Guerrero, Blockchain Jungle is both a movement and an event series that positions Latin America as a global crypto hub. Led by Soren Azorian (CEO of REDFi and Executive Chairman of Blockchain Jungle), Fernanda Arias (COO), Kevin Barquero (Director of Strategic Partnerships), and Sam Zahedi (Executive Producer), the platform combines high-profile conferences with year-round educational initiatives.
EVENT DETAILS
- Dates: November 8-9, 2025
- Venue: Costa Rica Convention Center, San José
- Expected Attendance: 6,000+ from 50+ countries
- Crypto Speakers: 100+ from protocols, exchanges, funds
- Presenting Sponsor: REDFi
- Website: blockchainjungle.xyz