Argentina
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."
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.
Argentina’s Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei Heads to Run-Off Election Against Sergio Massa
Argentina will choose between current Finance Minister Sergio Massa and pro-bitcoin candidate Javier Milei in next month’s presidential election. Lemon CFO Maximiliano Raimondi discusses the state of digital assets adoption in Argentina, the use of stablecoins and crypto's role in politics as the country's inflation rate remains high.
Mastercard's Crypto Card Partnership With Binance Is Ending
Multiple news outlets are reporting that payments giant Mastercard is terminating its partnership with crypto exchange Binance on co-branded crypto card offerings in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Bahrain starting Sept. 22. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of Binance as the exchange faces pressure from regulators across the globe.
Ripio CEO Reacts to Argentinian Peso's Rapid Devaluation, Shock Primary Election Result
Argentina is grappling with high inflation and a surprise primary election win. Ripio founder and CEO Sebastian Serrano sheds light on the future of digital assets in the country as Javier Milei, a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin (BTC), won the primary presidential election in Argentina.
Crypto Outlook as Argentina Devalues Peso by 18% After Surprise Primary Election Result
The Argentinian peso plunged earlier this week, after the government devalued its currency by nearly 18% and a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin won the primary presidential election in the country. Ripio founder and CEO Sebastian Serrano joins "First Mover" to discuss the surprising election results and rising inflation in Argentina.
Who Is the Pro-Bitcoin Candidate That Just Won Argentina's Presidential Primary?
Javier Milei, a libertarian candidate who has advocated for the elimination of the central bank and spoken favorably of Bitcoin (BTC), won the primary presidential election in Argentina. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the country's recent financial conditions and whether cryptocurrency could provide a solution to rising inflation.
