Bitso Business Announces Second Edition of “The Push,” the First Global Stablecoin Startup Accelerator
Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, Bitso Business, the B2B arm of Bitso that provides infrastructure for efficient and transparent local and cross-border payments, today announced the launch of the second edition of The Push, its global stablecoin-focused startup accelerator designed to support founders building the next generation of financial infrastructure for Latin America.
Launched in 2025, The Push became the first stablecoin-focused accelerator in Latin America, created to help global startups navigate the region’s regulatory, technological, and operational complexities while unlocking the opportunities enabled by blockchain and stablecoin-based solutions. The inaugural edition attracted more than 300 applications from startups across Latin America, the United States, Canada, and Europe. Nine companies specializing in cross-border payments, remittances, and payment processing were selected and went on to accelerate their go-to-market strategies and strengthen their positioning within the region’s rapidly evolving digital finance ecosystem.
According to Caio Barbosa, Founder and Co-CEO of Lumx, one of the winning startups of The Push 2025,” participating in The Push was a gamechanger for Lumx. Beyond access to experienced mentors in crypto and fintech, the program accelerated our ability to execute and positioned us to lead stablecoin infrastructure in Brazil. We came out with a much clearer vision of our path forward.”
“The Push opened doors for us that would have been impossible to access on our own. It became a turning point in our trajectory, connecting us with the right people, perspectives, and opportunities to grow faster and stronger,” said Mayer Waich, Co-founder and COO of PagoAsap, another startup accelerated through The Push.
What the 2026 Edition of The Push Offers
Selected startups in the 2026 edition of The Push will receive:
● Up to US$250,000 in investment
● Up to US$25,000 in Bitso Business product credits for full infrastructure integration ● Mentorship and direct access to Bitso’s expert team, including specialists in payments, liquidity, compliance, and regulation
The program is open to global startups based in or expanding to LATAM, building stablecoin-powered solutions, with a focus on the following categories:
● Stablecoin Innovators
● AI + Finance
● Infrastructure and Rails
● Payments Reinvented
● El Salvador Builders, presented by Tether
Program Timeline
● Applications open: now through March 20, 2026
● Jury selection phase: April–May 2026
● Winners announced: June 15, 2026, at the Stablecoin Conference 2026
“The Push was created to help visionary entrepreneurs turn stablecoin innovation into real-world impact. Following the success of our first cohort, we’re excited to welcome a new generation of builders shaping the future of payments and financial infrastructure across Latin America. This edition will be even more special with the launch of a dedicated track to accelerate innovation and business growth in El Salvador, recognizing the country’s role as a global pioneer in the digital asset ecosystem,” said Daniel Vogel, CEO and Co-founder of Bitso.
