First Seizure of Stablecoins Recorded in Argentina as Authorities Disrupt Money Laundering Operation

In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used cryptocurrency to launder millions of dollars. The criminals obtained these funds from two main activities: phone smuggling and operating illegal online casinos. Argentine Justice Orders … Read more

Libertarian Javier Milei: ‘Only Entrepreneurs Can Create Wealth’

The libertarian President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has shared his perspective on how wealth should be created efficiently and who should be responsible for its creation. During a visit to Mercado Libre’s offices on Thursday, Milei stated that while a president can create conditions that make investing attractive and profitable, the only ones who can … Read more

Amid Criticism, Central Bank of Argentina Confirms Moving Gold Abroad

In a recent press release, the Central Bank of Argentina acknowledged sending part of its gold holdings abroad, stating that it had “recalibrated” the nation’s gold between its accounts. The institution faced criticism from some lawmakers who are concerned that this gold located abroad might be subject to confiscation due to an embargo order benefiting … Read more

Latam Insights: Bukele Used Bitcoin as a Rebranding Tool; Bitcoin Mining Companies Stop Operating in Paraguay After Power Fee Hikes

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele acknowledges that bitcoin rebranded the country, some bitcoin mining companies have stopped operating in Paraguay after the recent power fee hikes, and Argentines lead Latam in stablecoin adoption. Bukele … Read more

Argentine President Javier Milei to Star in His Own Docuseries on X

Argentine President Javier Milei recently announced that a series documenting his rise to power will premiere on X. The six-part limited series, titled “Milei – The Series,” will showcase the process Milei underwent to reach the Argentine presidency. It will feature never-before-seen insider content recorded by director Santiago Oria, who is also responsible for the … Read more

Bitso Report Shows Argentines Leading Stablecoin Adoption in Latam

A recent report by Bitso, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America, found that Argentines were especially inclined to use and purchase stablecoins over other cryptocurrencies. Six out of every ten cryptocurrency purchases in Argentina involved stablecoins during Q1 and Q2, as these are used as a hedge against inflation and devaluation. Bitso: … Read more

Ethereum and Blockchain to Be Included in High School Curricula in Argentina

ETH Kipu Foundation, an organization focused on supporting and developing the Ethereum ecosystem in Latam, has partnered with the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires in Argentina to include Ethereum and blockchain as part of high school curricula. Additionally, these two institutions are working to develop an online Solidity course to train … Read more

Truflation Unveils Real-Time Inflation Tracker for Argentina Amid Milei’s Economic Overhaul

Truflation has rolled out a fresh inflation tracker and calculator tailored for Argentina, bringing a dynamic source of real-time economic data to the table. This innovative tool empowers Argentinians to gauge how inflation is affecting their finances, offering a handy alternative to the official government-reported figures. The launch of this tracker coincides with a period … Read more

Milei’s Government Creates ‘Minority Report’ AI Unit to Predict Crimes in Argentina

The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention in social media due to its similarities with how police act in the … Read more