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YPF, the Argentine oil company, has announced that it will implement a system allowing customers to pay for gas with crypto. With this move, YPF becomes one of the few companies adopting this payment strategy in Latam. YPF To Implement System Allowing Customers to Make Cryptocurrency Payments The Facts YPF, an oil and oil derivatives … Read more
Out of nowhere, an organization has emerged that claims it will invest funds obtained through the Libra token sale to fund Argentine companies through grants: the Libra Trust. This trust may have been funded by Kelsier Ventures CEO, Hayden Davis, to fulfill the token’s original purpose. Libra Trust Launches to Give Grants to Argentine Companies … Read more
Gabriel Campa, Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank, stated that he believes Argentine banks are ready to enter the cryptocurrency services market. He highlighted that many have already finalized software for this end, and are waiting to be greenlighted by regulators. Banks Are Already Prepared to Offer Crypto Services in Argentina, Says Towerbank Executive The … Read more
An Argentine federal judge has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to Hayden Davis, a co-founder of Libra, and two informal crypto‑exchange entrepreneurs who received funds from him. The two entrepreneurs received millions on key dates. Federal Judge Blocks Assets Of Hayden Davis and Two More Crypto Entrepreneurs Linked To Libra The Facts The Argentine … Read more
Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech. Ripio Debuts Digital Peso in Argentina, Plans Local Currency Stablecoin … Read more
Binance is supercharging crypto’s real-world momentum with a groundbreaking push into Argentina’s digital payments scene, launching instant, fee-free QR crypto payments that turn everyday spending into a seamless Web3 experience for millions of users. Binance Expands Crypto Payments Across Argentina Binance is accelerating real-world crypto adoption in Latin America with a bold expansion into Argentina’s … Read more
The crushing victory of President Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, in the Argentine midterms drew praise from President Trump, who said the U.S. made “a lot of money” from his win. The dollar‑peso exchange rate nosedived after the results. Trump Celebrates Milei’s Victory, Says It Made the U.S. ‘A Lot of Money’ After Dollar Plunges … Read more
The Argentine Congressional Commission in charge of probing Libra, the disgraced memecoin, has agreed to call President Milei to correct his earlier statements about the number of citizens affected by the token launch. Argentine Congressional Probe on Libra Advances: President Milei Summoned The Facts: The Argentine commission in charge of investigating the Libra incident, where … Read more
The central bank says the agreement would contribute to Argentina’s macroeconomic stability, preserving “price stability and promoting sustainable economic growth.” Nonetheless, the deal’s fine print and the U.S. Treasury’s terms have remained under wraps. Argentina Signs $20B Exchange Rate Stabilization Agreement Before Elections The Facts: The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) finally inked a $20 … Read more
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently announced a new intervention in the Argentine currency market, saying the Treasury is monitoring markets to help stabilize Argentina. Previously, Trump conditioned such support on Milei’s party winning the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. Treasury Buys Argentine Pesos Again, Trump Conditions Support on Milei’s Victory The Facts: The U.S. Treasury … Read more
