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Argentina’s Largest Private Bank Launches Crypto Trading Feature

Banco Galicia now allows users to buy bitcoin, ether, USDC and XRP.

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Política

Buenos Aires City to Allow Residents to Make Tax Payments With Crypto

The crypto will be converted to Argentine pesos by crypto firms before being given to the city, said Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.

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Vídeos

Lemon Cash Co-Founder on Crypto in Latin America

Borja Martel Seward, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Argentinian crypto exchange Lemon Cash, shares insights into the role of crypto in Argentina and wider Latin America as his firm plans to expand across the region.

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Vídeos

Why an Argentinian Town Is Investing in Crypto Mining

The Argentinian town of Sorradino is preparing to buy a mining rig with Mayor Juan Pio Drovetta explaining that this is a community-supported initiative, and profits will be allocated to upgrade rail infrastructure. “The Hash” group discusses the global economic impact of inflation and how communities are finding alternative ways to raise needed funds.

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Finanças

Buenos Aires to Create Digital Identity Platform

The tool is expected to be operational no later than the first quarter of 2023, according to a city official.

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Vídeos

Argentina Approves IMF Debt Deal Discouraging Crypto Use

Argentina’s Senate has approved a $45 billion debt deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that includes a provision about discouraging the use of cryptocurrency in the country.

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Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?

The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power.

A demonstrator during a protest against Argentina's International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The protestor's t-shirt features the slogan "Las Estafas No Se Pagan," or "Scams are not meant to be paid."


Argentina's inflation accelerated in February at its fastest pace in nearly a year, surpassing forecasts and challenging the governments targets for this year in its preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund. (Marcos Brindicci/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Política

Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage

The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it.

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Política

Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies

The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies.

Buenos Aires, Argentina