Is crypto legal in Argentina?
Cryptocurrency is legal in Argentina, but subject to regulatory restrictions.
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Argentina crypto policy at a glance
Stage of the central bank digital currency programme — research, pilot, or launched.
Whether crypto is legal, restricted, or banned for individuals and businesses.
“los proveedores de servicios de pago que ofrecen cuentas de pago (PSPCP) no podran realizar ni facilitar a sus clientes las operaciones con activos digitales, incluidos los criptoactivos”
Whether the jurisdiction licenses crypto/VASP service providers.
“informacion publica sobre agentes e infraestructura del mercado de capitales, autorizados, registrados y proveedores de servicios de activos virtuales en CNV.”
Rules governing stablecoin and e-money-token issuance.
“los proveedores de servicios de pago que ofrecen cuentas de pago (PSPCP) no podran realizar ni facilitar a sus clientes las operaciones con activos digitales, incluidos los criptoactivos”
How crypto gains are taxed and reported, including OECD CARF participation.
“Los resultados obtenidos producto de la enajenacion de criptoactivos/monedas digitales constituyen ganancias alcanzadas por el impuesto.”
How decentralized finance (DeFi) is treated by regulators.
Whether NFTs are addressed in regulation.
Policy toward crypto mining — permitted, restricted, or banned.
Intensity of regulatory enforcement actions against crypto firms.
“The CNV publishes enforcement and investor-alert information concerning unauthorized market participants and digital asset-related risks.”
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