In a meeting planned with Argentina president Javier Milei, Charles Hoskinson wants to discuss how blockchain can rewrite global economic and political systems.
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.
Argentina adds Ethereum to Buenos Aires high school curriculum
High schools in the city of Buenos Aires will offer blockchain internships to provide hands-on experience to students.
Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina
Bybit’s registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider was made possible by a law passed in July.
Venezuela’s Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Relected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports
The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises.
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.
Crypto adoption in Argentina soars amid 276% inflation spike
Argentina has emerged as the top market by numbers of visitors on Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges.
Argentina’s Milei meets top tech CEOs to boost business relations
Libertarian Argentina has “enormous possibilities” under his leadership, Milei tells Sam Altman.
Argentina aims to learn from El Salvador's Bitcoin success
Argentina wants to learn from El Salvador’s experience of Bitcoin adoption and other cryptocurrency activities.
Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines' local currency
For the first time in history, the price of one Bitcoin exceeded 11 million yen in Japan, while prices also peaked in terms of the Argentinean and the Philippines peso.
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
Stablecoin purchases are proving popular for Argentine citizens amid a severe economic crisis in the nation.
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.
Who is Javier Milei, Argentina’s market-friendly president?
Javier Milei, also known as “El Loco,” has proposed dissolving Argentina’s central bank and envisions a society in which contracts will replace governments.
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 400 previously.
Argentine crypto influencers hope Javier Milei will shun FATF Travel Rule
The Argentine president, inaugurated on Dec. 10, has promised to disband the country’s central bank but hasn’t made any official commitment to introduce Bitcoin-friendly legislation.
Stablecoins will remain ‘indispensable’ in Argentina under new president — Ripio CEO
Regardless of what changes Javier Milei brings to Argentina’s monetary system, stablecoin is likely to have an unshakable place in the economy, Sebastián Serrano said.
Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community
The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope.
Argentina Welcomes First Pro-Bitcoin President, BTC Price Surges Above $37,000
In a historical moment for both the nation and the crypto community, Argentina has ushered in a new era by welcoming its first-ever pro-Bitcoin President.
Argentina Elects Pro Bitcoin President
On November 19, Argentina released the results of its presidential election. Reports of the election results reveal that right-wing libertarian and Bitcoin advocate, Javier Milei won almost 56% out of 90% of votes counted. While his rival candidate, Minister Sergio Massa garnered 44% of the votes.
The momentous victory positions Milei as the face of a new era in Argentina, marked by his stated commitment to solving inflationary problems in the country by abolishing the country’s Central Bank and using digital currencies like Bitcoin.
In a public victory speech to his supporters in Buenos Aires, Milei declared that the transformative process of Argentina had just begun and the country was on its way to economic recovery. He promised to work with all the nations to help develop Argentina and make it a better country.
“Today begins the reconstruction of Argentina. Today begins the end of Argentina’s decline. The model of decadence has come to an end. There is no way back,” Milei stated.
He further added that “Argentina will return to its place in the world that it should never have lost. We are going to work shoulder-to-shoulder with all nations of the free world, to help build a better world.”
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump commended Milei on securing victory in the Argentinian Presidential election. He expressed his pride in Milei’s incredible feat and stated his anticipation for Milei’s efforts in restoring Argentina.
“Congratulations to Javier Milei on a great race for President of Argentina. The whole world was watching! I am very proud of you. You will turn your Country around and truly Make Argentina Great Again,” Trump stated.
BTC Price Surges As Argentina Embraces New Era Of Crypto
Following the news of Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s Presidential elections, Bitcoin price has been on an upward trend, trading above the $37,000 mark. The price of the cryptocurrency at the time of writing is $37,199 according to CoinMarketCap.
One of Milei’s primary policy plans as Argentina’s President is to discontinue the use of the Argentinian peso and adopt the United States Dollar as the country’s main currency. He has also mulled over the introduction of Bitcoin as a potential legal tender and declared possibilities of launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Argentina.
While the proposals aim to significantly reduce the long-lasting inflationary crisis in the Argentinian economy, the involvement of Bitcoin could potentially herald a new wave of economic growth for the crypto industry.
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.”