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VIVA stablecoin settlement adoption stories

Sep 16, 2026

Bolivia's VIVA partners with Avalanche-based Iris for stablecoin settlement and reserves

Latin American telecommunications company VIVA has partnered with Iris, an Avalanche-based platform led by former IBM Blockchain partner Jules Miller, to use stablecoins for settlement, dollar reserves, and new financial services without replacing existing telecom infrastructure.

Sep 16, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪Mobile carriers in emerging markets should act as primary financial service providers
  • ▪VIVA, which has operated in Bolivia for over 25 years and recently expanded into Mexico, is partnering with Iris to put part of its financial plumbing onchain.
  • ▪Latin American telecom operator VIVA is the first carrier live on Iris, using the USDi stablecoin to settle transactions and hold eligible operating reserves in U.S. dollars.

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