AgenteBTC

AgenteBTC is a Peruvian financial technology company established in 2019 to facilitate access to the cryptocurrency market. The firm operates as a centralized exchange, allowing users to buy and sell digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others using the local currency, Peruvian Soles, through bank transfers.

The company was founded to address the growing interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology by providing a simple and secure platform for users in Peru. In 2019, AgenteBTC launched its first MVP and was accepted into the UTEC Ventures accelerator program. The platform introduced basic trading for users in 2020 and has since surpassed a processed volume of over $20 million with more than 10,000 clients. The CEO of AgenteBTC is Victor Egoavil.

AgenteBTC targets the Latin American market, with a particular focus on the unbanked and underbanked population in Peru. The business model centers on providing an accessible and intuitive trading platform. A key feature is its partnership with KasNet, which allows users to deposit cash into their AgenteBTC wallets at over 14,000 physical locations, such as local convenience stores, across Peru, enhancing accessibility for those without traditional bank accounts. The company aims to democratize financial inclusion by simplifying the process of investing in digital assets.

Keywords: cryptocurrency exchange, Peruvian fintech, digital assets, Bitcoin trading, financial inclusion, blockchain technology, KasNet partnership, crypto remittances, UTEC Ventures, fiat-to-crypto