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Cooperation to Support Innovation Initiatives in El Salvador
By Eproint
A Latin American digital financial services platform and a global issuer of stablecoins have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives in El Salvador, particularly in projects linked to blockchain technology and digital assets.
The agreement takes the form of a memorandum of understanding focused on collaboration in startup acceleration and business development activities. As part of the initiative, a dedicated track for projects connected to El Salvador will be included in a stablecoin-focused startup accelerator scheduled for the first half of 2026, prioritizing ventures established in the country or developing solutions for the local market.
The accelerator program, launched in 2025, is centered on blockchain-based financial infrastructure and is designed to provide startups with technical guidance, mentoring, and access to specialized expertise. According to the announcement, the initiative seeks to support projects that address operational and financial challenges through the use of digital technologies.
The cooperation was announced in the context of El Salvador’s regulatory framework for digital assets, which has positioned the country as an early adopter of policies governing cryptocurrencies and related technologies. The initiative is expected to involve both local and international startups operating within that regulatory environment.
The companies involved are Bitso, a digital financial services provider with operations across Latin America, and Tether, a company known for issuing a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin used in global digital asset markets.
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