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ForkLog 7 23.08.2022

Argentine presidential candidate accused of promoting crypto scam

One of the leading contenders for the Argentine presidency, Javier Milei, was sued for promoting a purported crypto Ponzi scheme, according to Clarín.

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ForkLog 6 23.07.2022

Argentina restricts dollar sales to Bitcoin traders

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) restricted cryptocurrency traders' access to the unified foreign-exchange market and to buying US dollars at the official rate.

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ForkLog 9 04.07.2022

Stablecoins rally in Argentina after the economy minister’s resignation

The unexpected resignation of Argentina's economy minister, Martín Guzmán, sparked a frenzied demand for stablecoins on local Bitcoin exchanges. According to Criptoya, the USDT rate jumped to 262.9-318.9 pesos, implying a premium of 109.5%-154.2%.

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ForkLog 4 29.06.2022

Argentine customs seize 2,233 mining devices

Argentine customs officers confiscated a large batch of mining equipment. Local publication Ambito reports this.

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ForkLog 4 06.05.2022

Argentina’s central bank bars banks from offering crypto-related services to clients

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic has banned local credit institutions from offering clients services related to digital assets. The regulator's restriction extends to cryptocurrency derivatives as well.

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ForkLog 3 03.05.2022

Argentine bank opens access to cryptocurrencies for clients

One of Argentina's largest banks — Banco Galicia — has opened access to cryptocurrencies for clients. On its platform, users can buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and the stablecoin USDC.

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ForkLog 19 13.04.2022

Argentine commune to mine cryptocurrency to combat the crisis

The Serodino commune in the Argentine province of Santa Fe has decided to start mining cryptocurrencies to foster economic development. Ambito reports.

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ForkLog 5 18.03.2022

Argentina’s IMF debt-refinancing plan includes ban on cryptocurrencies

The Argentine Parliament approved the debt-refinancing plan with the IMF for $45 billion. The institution's proposal includes a ban on the use of cryptocurrencies within the country.

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ForkLog 9 20.12.2021

Vitalik Buterin discussed blockchain and cryptocurrencies with the former president of Argentina

The former president of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, met with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

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ForkLog 8 08.10.2021

Bitfarms begins construction of Argentina data centre to house 55,000 miners

The Canadian publicly traded mining company Bitfarms has begun construction in Argentina on a new cryptocurrency mining facility with a capacity of 210 MW.

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ForkLog 7 03.09.2021

Argentine central bank flags use of cryptocurrencies to bypass currency controls

Argentina is concerned about the use of digital assets as a tool to bypass currency controls. This was stated by the head of the central bank, Miguel Ángel Pesce, according to Clarín.

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ForkLog 6 15.08.2021

Argentine President Signals CBDC Issuance and Bitcoin Legalisation

Argentine President Alberto Fernández suggested that bitcoin could help the country tackle inflation and did not rule out issuing a CBDC.

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