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Argentina’s Cabinet Shaken: Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Bitcoin Probe

DIGIT — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:51:40 +0000

Argentina’s cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, stressed that he left his position after media allegations and an ongoing probe over undeclared assets, which he revealed came from early Bitcoin investments that he kept off the books. Nonetheless, Bitcoin experts have found inconsistencies in his story. Argentine Cabinet Chief Resigns After Disclosing $200K in Early Bitcoin Investments […]

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President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentina’s ‘Cheque Tax’

DIGIT — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:30:42 +0000

The administration of Javier Milei has issued an executive order establishing exemptions to the 1.2% tax affecting money flows involving VASPs. The measure directly benefits users, who will now save these funds when depositing (or withdrawing) fiat funds from VASPs. Crypto Tax Exemption Executive Order Levels The Financial Playing Field in Argentina Argentina has taken […]

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‘Unacceptable’: Argentina’s Probe Into Libra Token Frozen Over Lack of Tech Tools

DIGIT — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:30:35 +0000

At the request of Eduardo Taiano, the public prosecutor in charge of the case, the Specialized Cybercrime Prosecutor’s Office (UFECI) stressed that it lacked the tools necessary to complete a forensic on-chain probe focusing on relevant wallets active at the time of Libra’s launch. Probe On Libra Token Stalls On Lack Of Resources The ongoing […]

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Libra Trust Prepares to Distribute Controversial Crypto Millions to Argentine Companies

DIGIT — Sun, 24 May 2026 09:30:11 +0000

Over a year after the token’s demise, the Libra Trust has arranged a strategy to fund nearly 71 companies that have applied for this support. The Trust has close to $110 million to invest in this task, transferred by Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and one of the faces behind Libra. Libra Trust Set […]

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

DIGIT — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:10:46 +0000

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 […]

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Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet

DIGIT — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:30:11 +0000

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 […]

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Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors’ Net Worth

DIGIT — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:05:24 +0000

The Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) now recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets that can be considered part of an individual’s net worth to qualify as an investor. The move might allow investors to reach the nearly $478K in assets to be part of this class. Key Takeaways: CNV Resolution 1125/2026 lets crypto count for the […]

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Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in Argentina

DIGIT — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:07 +0000

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 […]

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

DIGIT — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:30:16 +0000

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 […]

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Twelve Individuals Linked to Onecoin Sentenced in Argentina

DIGIT — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:30:35 +0000

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, […]

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