Argentina Financial News

22.06 / 19:01

regulation Bitcoin Regulation IMF NOT Banning crypto ‘may not be effective in the long run’ — IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its calls for crypto regulation across certain countries but said an outright ban may not be the best approach.

22.06 / 01:19

Hack Citizens Bitcoin BTC-demanding Hackers Release 1.5TB Worth of Argentine Regulator’s Data

Bitcoin (BTC)-demanding hackers have released over 1.5 terabytes worth of the Argentine markets regulator’s data on the darkweb after the latter refused to pay a ransom.

16.06 / 05:48

Tether USDT Asia Bitcoin ‘If You’re Selling BTC for Something, Sell it for Gold Instead of USD’, Says Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino

In an insightful conversation with Cryptonews, Paolo Ardoino, the CTO of both Tether and Bitfinex, shed light on crucial topics relating to the crypto world.

16.06 / 05:22

Binance Lightning Network Bitcoin Layer-2 network Cross-border Bitcoin-Based Strike Debuts Lightning Network Cross-Border Payments in Mexico – Crypto Adoption on the Rise

Bitcoin payments firm Strike has extended the reach of its cross-border payments service to Mexico, as the company aims to leverage the country’s expansive remittances market.

12.06 / 12:09

Binance Latin America coinbase Bitget Latin American Crypto Holders Shift to Bitget Exchange Following Binance and Coinbase SEC Crackdown

In the aftermath of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s crackdown on major crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase, Latin America’s crypto holders have reacted to this development with a surge of new accounts registered with Bitget, a crypto derivatives exchanges.

12.06 / 09:47

Pool A16z crypto opens first overseas office in UK

In a blog post announcing the move, the firm states: "While there is still work to be done, we believe that the UK is on the right path to becoming a leader in crypto regulation. The UK also has deep pools of talent, world-leading academic institutions, and a strong entrepreneurial culture.

10.06 / 22:13

business Binance Latin America coinbase Latam crypto holders flock to Bitget following Binance, Coinbase suits

Crypto exchange Bitget has seen a surge in new accounts in Latin America following lawsuits by United States regulators against major competitors Binance and Coinbase.

09.06 / 01:21

Adoption Binance Digital Citizens LiveCoin Crypto Card Adoption Rising in Brazil, Say Issuers – LATAM Taking to Crypto?

Crypto credit card adoption is on the rise in Brazil, issuers have claimed, with more Latin American users than ever reportedly buying and spending tokens.

02.06 / 03:23

Provident Adoption Binance Platform Bitcoin More Colombians Taking to Crypto, Claims Exchange – Next LATAM Nation to Adopt?

Colombians are increasingly taking crypto, one of Latin America’s biggest crypto exchanges has claimed.

20.05 / 03:53

Adoption Payments Tether Bitcoin Payments Bitcoin Regulation Bitcoin Strike moves global headquarters to El Salvador, expands to 65 countries

Strike, a Chicago-based Bitcoin (BTC) payment provider, expanded its services to 65 countries in parallel to relocating its global headquarters to El Salvador. Before its expansion, the mobile app was operational only in the United States, El Salvador and Argentina.

19.05 / 21:53

business Adoption Latin America Tether Support Tether, KriptonMarket to support USDT transactions at Argentina’s Central Market

Argentinians can now purchase dairy produce with the USDT stablecoin at the Central Market of Buenos Aires — one of the largest movers of fruits and vegetables in Latin America. The move was enabled by a partnership between the stablecoin issuer Tether and on-/off-ramp platform KriptonMarket.

19.05 / 07:29

BLOCK regulation USDT Platform Bitcoin Lawyers Top Argentine Lawyers Hit Out at Crypto ‘Ban’ – Will Government Respond?

Top Argentinian lawyers have criticized the government’s partial “ban” on crypto trading.

12.05 / 19:07

business Interest rates Bitcoin How will lower interest rates benefit Bitcoin?

Macro Markets, hosted by crypto analyst Marcel Pechman, airs every Friday on the Cointelegraph Markets & Research YouTube channel and explains complex concepts in layperson’s terms, focusing on the cause and effect of traditional financial events on day-to-day crypto activity.

11.05 / 13:21

Adoption Binance Tether USDT Platform Bitcoin Argentine Coffee Shop Reveals x10 Rise in Crypto Pay in Past Year – Is Adoption on the Rise?

An Argentinian coffee shop has announced a x10 rise in crypto-paying customers in the past year – and says it plans to open a branch in Chile.

08.05 / 20:33

Mining regulation white house Argentina says no to crypto payments, France tolerates ‘finfluencers’: Law Decoded, May 1–8

Last week brought several significant international developments in regulation. Argentina’s central bank banned payment providers from offering crypto transactions, adding that it intends to reduce the country’s payment-system exposure to digital assets. While local payment providers refuse to comment on the decision, Argentina’s fintech chamber urged the government to reconsider, claiming that “it limits access to a technology that offers multiple benefits and opportunities for our society.”

07.05 / 14:23

COST Citi Twitter Google Airlines Discover Summer travel: How to save during a busy, expensive season

The following is an excerpt from «This week, your wallet,» a weekly audio show on Twitter produced by CNBC's Personal Finance team. Listen to the latest episode here .

06.05 / 09:17

Provident BTC Target Digital Platform Bitcoin PacWest Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Bounces from Local Bottom and Targets $30,000 Level – What Happens Next?

Bitcoin's price has recently bounced back from a local bottom, sparking renewed optimism among investors and traders.

05.05 / 21:19

Adoption regulation Latin America inflation Hyperinflation Bitcoin Argentina's central bank halts cryptocurrencies from payment apps

On May 4, Argentina's central bank banned payment providers from offering crypto transactions, alleging it intends to reduce the country's payment-system exposure to digital assets.

04.05 / 14:07

Citi Twitter Adoption Citizens Bitcoin lawmaker NOT Argentinian Lawmaker Suggests Saving in Crypto, Not USD

An Argentinian lawmaker has suggested that citizens should save their money in crypto, rather than United States dollars.

04.05 / 07:01

inflation asset Capital Cryptoverse: Digital coins lure inflation-weary Argentines and Turks

Ownership of digital currencies in Turkey was the highest in the world at 27.1% followed by Argentina at 23.5% — well above global crypto ownership rate estimated at 11.9% — according to data from research firm GWI. What's common to Turkey and Argentina besides their pole positions in crypto adoption is high inflation, which has led to crumbling currencies and capital controls to deter local residents from taking money out. Turkey's annual inflation was 50.51% in March, Argentina's was even higher at 104%. The lira and peso have been plunging and are at record lows. Argentina's peso trades around 464 per dollar in the black market, more than double the official exchange rate of 222.

02.05 / 18:35

business Blockchain education Cloud Services Machine Learning FinTech Student interest in ChatGPT skills on Udemy increased by 4,419% since 2022: Report

Udemy’s Global Workplace Learning Index for the first quarter of 2023 indicates that ChatGPT, financial services and courses aimed at developing students' business-teaching skills have experienced a massive uptick in interest from the site’s reported 49 million users.

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