Vudy: Guatemala’s Fintech is transforming global payments

From Guatemala, a new solution is redefining how value moves across borders. Vudy is a blockchain-based fintech infrastructure built to make global financial connectivity faster, safer, and more transparent. 

Launched by a team of Guatemalan developers and entrepreneurs, Vudy offers a streamlined way to send and receive money, without the delays, fees, or bureaucracy of traditional systems.

A Regional Solution for a Global Problem

Sending money internationally often involves long wait times, multiple intermediaries, and up to 15% in fees. Vudy addresses this with a blockchain-powered platform that simplifies complex transactions. Validated in markets like Colombia, Mexico, the UK, Japan, and El Salvador, the startup proves that Latin America can not only adopt global fintech, but lead it.

“Vudy was born out of real problems we’ve experienced in the region," says Francis Sanchinelli, Co-founder of Vudy. “Sending money, getting paid for services, or running payroll shouldn’t feel like an odyssey.”

Why Vudy Stands Out

Vudy isn’t a wallet, a bank, or a payment processor. It’s modular fintech infrastructure designed to integrate with real-world financial workflows, for freelancers, startups, NGOs, and global teams.

Key Features:

• Request: Smart payment requests with built-in validation
• Deploy: Low-cost, frictionless multi-destination payments
• OTC: Access to a robust stablecoin and crypto liquidity marketplace
• Escrow, Analytics, Swaps & Bridges: Advanced tools for trust and transparency

Already integrated with 9 blockchains (with 5 more in progress), Vudy also connects with platforms like WhatsApp and soon Shopify, making blockchain accessible for everyone, from lawyers to tech companies.

Rapid Growth and Global Vision

In its first month of pilots, Vudy reached nearly $1 million in transaction volume and gained over 300 active users. The team is also developing white-label solutions for financial institutions seeking to offer remittances, payroll, or international payments without building infrastructure from scratch.

“The world needs tech that works for people—not against them. Building from Guatemala has shown us that innovation has no borders,” adds Sanchinelli.