Argentine deputy proposes that the Central Bank mine bitcoin to strengthen its reserves

Cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise in Argentina due to several years of high inflation. The project seeks to allow the BCRA to decide how much of its reserves it will store in bitcoin. Argentine deputy Martín Yeza used the social network The congressman, a member of the Republican Proposal (PRO) party, has presented the initiative … Read more

Why didn’t Milei dollarize or close the Central Bank?

In practice, coin competition is already happening, says Milei. In order to close the BCRA, it is first necessary to clean it up. Javier Milei, current president of Argentina, came to power making unusual promises. Among them was the establishment of a regime of free currency competition (popularly referred to as “dollarization”) and the closure … Read more

A fake “Elon Musk” asked for donations in bitcoin on Argentine television

In the video, the alleged Elon Musk asked the audience to send bitcoin to a QR. The event went viral on the social network X, where users made fun of what was happening. Around 6:30 p.m. (Argentine time) on Tuesday, November 19, the television channel TN, specialized in news, broadcast footage (supposedly live) in which … Read more

Milei criticizes the G-20, defending state autonomy and individual freedoms

After the first day of the G-20 Summit taking place today in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the Government of Javier Milei announced that it signed the group’s declaration, but with reservations. This highlights his rejection of the provisions related to the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda. The signing of the declaration of … Read more

Milei enables investment in bitcoin on the Argentine stock market

Two days ago, the National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina issued regulations applicable to the special regime of Open Common Investment Funds (FCI), through which it enables bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies as new investment options, within these funds. Such as reported the CNV On its official site, the inclusion of these new options was made … Read more

Why did cryptocurrency laundering fail in Argentina?

Laundering of crypto assets was very low, while laundering of cash was a success. The failure of crypto laundering occurred mainly due to unclear regulations. The Tax Reform approved in the middle of this year in Argentina included an “Asset Regularization Regime”, popularly known as “money laundering”. Since its entry into force, people and companies … Read more

The return of one to one between the satoshi and the Argentine peso

The parity between the peso and the satoshi is temporary, but it can be significant in the economy. Argentine Bitcoiners celebrate that the satoshi is surpassing the ARS “Argentina has to be a country that integrates into the world, not isolates itself from the world.” Carlos Saul Menem Once again, we Argentines and those who … Read more

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ETFs can now operate on Argentine exchanges

Cryptocurrency ETFs must meet certain requirements to reach the Argentine market. If they arrived in the country, these ETFs would be traded in pesos at any stock broker. Today, November 13, the National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina made official a regulatory modification that opens the way for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of virtual assets such … Read more

Polymarket will be banned in Argentina if the law on gambling is approved

The legislation seeks to combat gambling addiction, which is on the rise among young people. Only online platforms registered in the country will be able to operate. This Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies of Argentina approved and obtained a majority opinion on the bill that seeks to combat gambling addiction and the proliferation of online … Read more