Kustodia launches smart contract escrow for LATAM's $600m fraud crisis

CoinTelegraph3h agoUpdated 2h ago
Kustodia launches smart contract escrow for LATAM's $600m fraud crisis
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Kustodia launched a peso-denominated blockchain escrow on Mexico's SPEI payment system to combat LATAM's $600 million annual fraud crisis. The platform uses smart contracts on Arbitrum to secure high-value transactions like vehicle and real estate deals, charging 3% fees versus traditional escrow's 3-6%. Users interact via WhatsApp and pesos only, with blockchain operating invisibly. India has no direct angle currently.

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