Colombia and others lantin countries mounts the wave of the technological revolution

The 2016 was a year in which increased adoption of Bitcoin is unprecedented. For example, Venezuelans are encouraged to acquire Bitcoin due to the economic decline in the country. In addition, a recent political decision has caused that the cash in circulating in Venezuela is reduced drastically, reason why the demand of Bitcoin in Venezuelan territory increased of such way that the price of the cryptocurrencies in the country ascends up to the 2000 american dollars.

This year saw a significant increase of Bitcoin exchange houses in countries such as Argentina, Colombia and Mexico, which represents a great advance for users to become familiar with the currency.

On 27 August of the last year, the Bitcoin Tour Colombia was held in Cúcuta. The event consisted of a tour of cities in Colombia such as Bogota, Medellín and finally Cúcuta, with the aim of disseminating information about Bitcoin and blockchain technology in the localities, how to create a portfolio of criptomonedas, or simply answer user questions Present at the event.

Subsequently, on 5 and 6 December, an event called Blockchainlatam was held. This event discussed topics such as the improvement of services, the possibilities that the web possesses as a medium for the flow of value, the transformation of industries, regulations and the challenges for Latin America, the adoption of blockchain technology and cryptomonedas .

It was also revealed that the applications developed for the improvement of the fintech industry are those that are having more attention among the Colombian entrepreneurs of the financial sector. In an interview conducted by CriptoNoticias to Sergio Adolfo Zuñiga, BBVA's Director of Innovation and Digital Culture in Colombia clarified the importance of blockchain technology in the different sectors of the country.

The presence of the Colombian government in this event demonstrates that the authorities of the country want to include different sectors and industries in the education process on blockchain technology and cryptocoins, so that in the future the adoption of blockchain technology in the country means the Development of new solutions based on technology.