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Tether leads a Series A funding round for Chilean crypto exchange Orionx with a strategic investment aimed at expanding cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America.

Jun 03, 2025about 1 month ago

Round Type

series a

SantiagoCryptocurrencyBlockchain

Investors

Tether

Description

Tether invests in Orionx as part of its Series A funding round to enhance crypto services across Latin America. The investment will help consolidate operations and scale the infrastructure targeting adoption among unbanked communities. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlights the initiative's focus on accessibility for underserved markets. Orionx aims to use this capital to facilitate cross-border payments and remittances.

Company Information

Company

Orionx

Location

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

About

Orionx is a Chile-based crypto exchange and digital assets infrastructure company offering cross-border payments solutions across Latin America. The platform targets various countries including Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. It aims to increase the adoption of stablecoin-powered financial tools and services, particularly focusing on the unbanked population in the region.

Funding Insights

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