IO, Argentine FinTech Chamber partner to boost blockchain

Input Output (IO) has partnered with the Argentine FinTech Chamber (Cámara Argentina Fintech) to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology across Argentina’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

Under this collaboration, IO’s Buenos Aires office will serve as a dedicated knowledge and innovation hub, offering technical expertise and advisory support to Chamber members, as well as to government and enterprise initiatives facilitated by the Chamber. The partnership aims to advance Argentina’s position as a leader in digital transformation by fostering responsible blockchain deployment across financial and institutional sectors.

Since establishing its Buenos Aires hub earlier this year, IO has hosted over 1,000 visitors including banks, public companies, exchanges, and developer communities positioning the office as a regional centre for blockchain education, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.

As part of the initiative, IO will provide in-depth guidance and education on emerging blockchain applications such as privacy-preserving architectures, compliance-ready infrastructure, tokenisation, and digital identity solutions. The collaboration also seeks to promote innovation in public–private pilot projects, supporting Argentina’s thriving fintech and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Argentina’s financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by accelerated digitalisation, regulatory evolution, and a flourishing fintech sector. With Buenos Aires often described as the “Silicon Valley of South America,” the country has cultivated a vibrant startup culture, producing twelve technology “unicorns” valued at over US$1 billion. Argentina now ranks among the largest global users of cryptocurrency, surpassing Brazil as Latin America’s leading market for digital assets.

Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Cardano and CEO of Input Output, said, “Argentina is one of the world’s most dynamic fintech markets. By combining the Chamber’s convening power with IO’s research and engineering, we can help banks, fintechs and public institutions deploy privacy-first, scalable blockchain solutions that deliver real value to citizens and businesses.”

This partnership reinforces IO’s commitment to advancing open, inclusive, and secure digital financial infrastructure. By aligning technological innovation with the strategic objectives of Argentina’s fintech community, IO and the Argentine Fintech Chamber aim to shape a more connected, transparent, and future-ready digital economy.