Argentina

Cryptocurrencies ‘Concern’ Argentina’s Central Bank President
Miguel Pesce said that Argentina’s central bank is monitoring cryptocurrencies to ensure they’re not being used to avoid exchange controls.

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Lemon Cash Raises $16M to Expand in Latin America
The company plans to expand its operations n Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay by the end of 2022.

Argentina's Misiones Province Plans to Issue Its Own Stablecoin
If issued, Misiones' stablecoin will be used as a financing and transaction tool with private and public entities.

Port of Buenos Aires to Modernize Maritime System Using Blockchain
Blockchain implementation will act as a "digital notary," according to the port.

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11M to Expand in Latin America
Buenbit plans to expand in Peru, Colombia and either Brazil or Mexico.

Argentine Lawmaker Proposes Bill for Businesses to Pay Employees in Crypto
Independent deputy Jose Luis Ramon said his bill would promote greater autonomy and self-governance for Argentina's citizens.

Banco Central argentino investiga a nueve empresas fintech por uso ilegal de criptomonedas
Si confirma los hechos, iniciará denuncias penales que pueden incluir penas de prisión.

Argentina Is Investigating 9 Fintech Firms for Unauthorized Crypto Offerings
If the BCRA confirms its suspicions, it will initiate criminal complaints against the companies.

Argentina’s Tax Authority Orders Crypto Exchanges to File Information on Transactions: Report
Crypto adoption has been healthy in Argentina, with citizens seeking alternative ways of storing wealth amid the country’s economic woes.

Stablecoins Like USDC See Growing Demand in Latin America: Bitso CEO
Latin Americans are increasingly turning to stablecoins as a store of value.

