Argentina

Argentina

Policy

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.

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Markets

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.

Borja Martel Seward y Marcelo Cavazzoli, cofundadores de Lemon Cash.

Markets

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.

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Markets

Port of Buenos Aires to Modernize Maritime System Using Blockchain

Blockchain implementation will act as a "digital notary," according to the port.

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Markets

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11M to Expand in Latin America

Buenbit plans to expand in Peru, Colombia and either Brazil or Mexico.

Federico Ogue, CEO de Buenbit. (Buenbit)

Markets

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.

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Markets

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.

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Markets

Argentina Is Investigating 9 Fintech Firms for Unauthorized Crypto Offerings

If the BCRA confirms its suspicions, it will initiate criminal complaints against the companies.

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Policy

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.

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Finance

Stablecoins Like USDC See Growing Demand in Latin America: Bitso CEO

Latin Americans are increasingly turning to stablecoins as a store of value.

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