Argentina Pioneers Stock Tokenization Under Regulatory Sandbox

The national securities watchdog, the CNV, passed a resolution expanding the existing tokenization regime to include the digitalization of national and foreign stocks in Argentina, pioneering the official use of the technology in Latin America. Argentina Implements Tokenization to Include Stocks in New Securities Regime Several countries are rushing to incorporate digital assets into their … Read more

Bitcoin Standard Author Debunks Claims of an Economic Miracle in Argentina

Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of the best-selling book The Bitcoin Standard, criticized Argentina’s President Javier Milei for his economic performance, highlighting the failed bond rollover despite one of the highest interest rates in history. Ammous believes that the country will likely default, as it owes over $40 billion to international institutions. Bitcoin Standard Author … Read more

Milei to Curb Treasury’s Ability to Print Money for Financing Public Spending

Argentina’s President Javier Milei stated that he will introduce a resolution to stop the Treasury from issuing money to finance public spending in the budget. Milei explained that this measure is aimed at protecting the current surplus and deepening his zero-deficit policies. President Milei Vows to Curb Money Issuance for Public Spending Argentina has become … Read more

Report: Argentina Leads in Crypto Ownership in Latam, Outpacing Brazil and El Salvador

According to a report issued by Rankings Latam, Argentina hit a milestone of nearly 20% crypto ownership, surpassing countries like Brazil and El Salvador. The region’s adoption is highly concentrated, with 6 countries hosting over 80% of the crypto ownership. Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam Once Again Latin America (Latam) is one of the … Read more

US Lawmakers Travel to Argentina: Local Crypto Ecosystem Examined

A group of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Argentina and met with President Javier Milei and other local crypto organizations to examine how the local ecosystem operates. The trip aimed to discuss regulation and identify joint challenges related to stablecoin adoption. U.S. Lawmakers Visit Argentina to Study Crypto Regulation and Discuss Adoption Argentina, a country known … Read more

Argentina Freezes Crypto Wallets Linked to Terrorism Financing

The Financial Information Unit of Argentina (UIF) has decided to freeze several cryptocurrency wallets linked to the financing of foreign terrorism. Authorities are focusing on a Syrian terrorist group known as Hay’et Tahrir Al-Sham and two suspects in connection with these actions. Argentina Issues Administrative Freeze Measures on Cryptocurrency Wallets Suspected of Financing Terrorism Argentina … Read more