Argentina’s Central Bank Set to Greenlight Crypto Services for Domestic Banks
The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is analyzing lifting the crypto ban on banks and allowing them to provide account holders with digital asset-related services, according to Argentinian conservative newspaper, La Nacion.
The new rules for banks could be ready as soon as April 2026, La Nacion reported, quoting sources close to the BCRA.
The central bank issued a law prohibiting banks from carrying out or facilitating operations for their clients with cryptocurrencies, however, following Javier Milei assuming office in 2023, the financial authorities have pivoted toward a more crypto-friendly stance.
The measure, expected to further increase adoption in Argentina, a country that, according to Chainalysys, is a global leader in grassroots…
