Despegar, the leading online travel agency in Latin America, has become the first in the region to accept cryptocurrency payments. Customers can now pay for travel-related products and services using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, thanks to a new system the company launched earlier this year. Paula Cristi, executive of the company, says that the move is part of Despegar’s strategy to offer different means of payment to its customers in the region. While some may be concerned about money laundering, Cristi reassured customers that all necessary anti-fraud processes are in place, and payments are made in the Binance wallet, where validation and approval processes are carried out. Despegar offers its customers a variety of payment options, including credit and debit cards, Rapipago, and Easy Payment.