Buenos Aires Opens to Crypto Payments
The city of Buenos Aires announced a series of measures to become a crypto hub in Argentina and Latin America. As part of the move, citizens will be able to pay municipal taxes and other duties in crypto, modernizing the city’s payment system. Buenos Aires Targets Global Crypto Leadership With Incentives Crypto adoption is now […]
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 […]
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 […]
Argentina Fails to Find Key Actor Linked to Libra Memecoin Launch
Argentina has failed to identify one of the key individuals linked to the launch of Libra, the meme coin promoted by President Javier Milei on social media. Interpol Singapore was unable to pinpoint any individuals identified as Julian Peh, the CEO of KIP Protocol, who has ties to the Libra token. Libra Case Watch: Authorities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Libra Case: Mysterious Transaction Might Help Advance Ongoing Probe
A transaction sent from a wallet address linked to Hayden Davis, one of the entrepreneurs connected to the launch of Libra, made at the same time he was in a meeting with President Milei, might help an ongoing probe advance with new data. Libra Case Watch: Mysterious Transaction Involving Centralized Exchange Might Advance Probe A […]
Court Decision May Alter Milei’s Liability in Libra Case
A recent court decision established that, while Argentine President Javier Milei is described as an economist on X, his account has a gray verification mark identifying him as the head of state. This may impact the case involving Milei’s promotion of the Libra cryptocurrency. Court Decision May Affect Milei’s Responsibilities in the Libra Case While […]
Argentina Reportedly Secures Zero-Tariff Agreement With the US
President Javier Milei and the Trump Administration have reportedly agreed to the zero-tariff terms, with the corresponding announcement on hold as President Trump aims to showcase Argentina as an exemplary case in the region, according to local media. Report: Argentina Reaches Reciprocal Zero-Tariff Agreement With President Trump Argentina has secured a highly beneficial agreement with […]