Argentina
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider
The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals.
Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Reelected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports
Venezuela's dependence of crypto has been fuelled by a a dire economic situation, international sanctions, and nearly 8 million citizens fleeing the country in the past decade.
ARG Token Skyrockets as Argentina Heads to Copa America Final
Argentina, the defending champion of the Copa America soccer tournament, advanced to the finals again on Tuesday after defeating Canada. The team’s success more than doubled the market value of the country's fan token, ARG. According to data source CoinMarketCap, the price of the Argentina Football Association's cryptocurrency has risen more than 100% to above $2 since the semi-final. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
ARG Token Doubles as Argentina Enters Copa America Final
The Argentina Football Association's ARG is the largest soccer fan token by trading volume, according to CoinMarketCap.
Argentina President Milei Disappoints Some Bitcoiners as Crypto Registration Rule Begins
The nation unveiled a mandatory registration process for cryptocurrency platforms.
Tether and Circle Stablecoin Purchases Dominate in Argentina
The country has long suffered from economic troubles and the inflation rate last year rose above 200%.
Argentina's Milei Proposes Incentives for Declaring Domestic, Foreign Crypto Holdings in Draft Bill
Crypto is captured in an asset-regularization regime included in a wide-ranging bill that's facing mounting backlash from citizens.
Argentina's Milei, So Far Shunning Bitcoin, Devalues Peso by More Than 50%
The government's official rate is now 800 pesos to the dollar versus roughly 400 previously.
SEC Suing Kraken a 'Big Yawn' For Crypto Markets: Opimas CEO
Bitcoin (BTC)'s price remains little changed below $37,000 on the heels of the SEC suing Kraken on allegations the crypto exchange violated federal securities laws. This comes as the appointment of Javier Milei, a pro-bitcoin candidate, as the President of Argentina added some 2% to the digital asset space. Opimas CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi shares his crypto markets update.
Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency; Bitcoin Gains Nearly 3%
The self-described anarcho-capitalist has been supportive of bitcoin, calling it "the return of money to its original creator, the private sector."
