Argentines Hoard $170 Billion in Cash as Milei’s Tax-Free Deposit Scheme Flops

Analysts believe that the ghost of the restriction of dollar depositors, popularly referred to as “corralito,” still haunts Argentines who prefer to hold their savings in cash dollars rather than in banks, even after the approval of the Fiscal Innocence law. Key Takeaways: Milei’s tax-free law failed to attract even $1 billion of the $170 … Read more

Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet

Belo, an Argentine cryptocurrency wallet and crypto services provider, has raised $14 million in a round led by Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer. Belo’s CEO, Manuel Beaudroit, stated that this round will help fund the platform’s expansion into other key Latam markets. Key Takeaways: Tether led a $14M Series A funding round for Argentine … Read more

Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in Argentina

A handful of banking institutions would be trialing this token to streamline interbank settlements, taking advantage of the benefits JPM Coin can bring in terms of costs, speed, and efficiency, as regulators evaluate lifting the ban on banks offering crypto services. Key Takeaways: CMF and other banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in phase one … Read more

Argentine Lawmakers Seek to Oust Federal Prosecutor From Leading Libra’s Probe

Argentine lawmakers who probed the Libra incident have vowed to act against Eduardo Taiano, the prosecutor in charge of the case, after information revealed hints at a deeper relationship between President Javier Milei and Mauricio Novelli, an associate behind the token launch. Argentine Deputies Prepare Legal Actions To Accelerate Libra’s Case A group of Argentine … Read more

Twelve Individuals Linked to Onecoin Sentenced in Argentina

The group of local individuals that handled the Onecoin scheme in Cordoba, Argentina, received jail sentences of up to 9 years and agreed to provide compensation to the plaintiffs. Another case involving bank employees linked to the crypto scheme is also being processed. Argentine Arm of Onecoin Sentenced to 71+ Years in Prison While Onecoin, … Read more

Argentina Bans Polymarket for Acting as an Unregulated Betting Platform

The Argentine justice system has ordered a nationwide block on Polymarket, one of the largest prediction market platforms, after a contract estimating February’s inflation numbers registered a trend reversion 15 minutes before the official release, hinting at a possible insider leak. Argentina Bans Polymarket, Becomes First Country in Latam to Do So Argentina has become … Read more

Libra Case: Milei Had Continuos Communication With Associates Before Token Launch

According to local reports, Milei would have been in constant communication with Mauricio Novelli, a crypto entrepreneur, just moments before writing the post sharing the token contract with his followers on social media. This could imply a coordinated strategy behind Milei’s actions. Libra: Milei Held Several Phone Calls Before Announcing the Token’s Issuance on Social … Read more

Argentine Securities Regulator Blocks Peso Stablecoin Operations

The institution reported that argt, a peso-linked stablecoin, constitutes a security, subject to the regulatory regime for capital markets for these instruments. The stablecoin, issued by Twin Finance and listed by Belo, offered up to 32% APR. Regulator Classifies Argentine Peso Stablecoin as a Security, Blocks Operations The Argentine equivalent of the SEC, the CNV, … Read more

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