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Crypto Regulation in Argentina

Cryptocurrency is legal in Argentina and widely adopted due to persistent inflation and currency controls. The CNV regulates crypto service providers under a 2024 registration framework. Argentina has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, with stablecoins used as a hedge against peso devaluation.

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Argentina

Argentina

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Cryptocurrency is legal in Argentina and widely adopted due to persistent inflation and currency controls. The CNV regulates crypto service providers under a 2024 registration framework. Argentina has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, with stablecoins used as a hedge against peso devaluation.

Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 5% (peso-denominated) / 15% (foreign currency)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CNV (Comisión Nacional de Valores), BCRA
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; USD-pegged stablecoins widely used informally
Key Points
  • CNV registered as the regulatory authority for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidelines
  • Crypto gains taxed as income under the income tax law at progressive rates
  • High adoption driven by inflation and capital controls on the Argentine peso
  • Exchanges must register with the CNV and comply with AML/KYC requirements
  • No legal tender status for crypto; the peso remains the only legal tender
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