Mexican fintech company Plata has achieved unicorn status following a successful $160 million Series A funding round, resulting in a valuation of $1.5 billion. This milestone highlights the growing interest in digital financial services in Mexico, where 25% of the population is reportedly willing to move away from traditional banking to embrace digital asset accounts. Meanwhile, the Bank of Mexico's Circular 4/2019 continues to impose restrictions on financial institutions engaging with cryptocurrencies, presenting challenges for the development of the digital asset sector. The Mexican government is also preparing for an evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, emphasizing its commitment to these issues as stated by the new Secretary of Finance, Amador Zamora.