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.