Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) has issued General Resolution No. 1125/2026, allowing virtual assets to be included in personal net worth calculations for determining whether an individual qualifies as a “qualified investor.” The move gives digital assets a clearer place within the country’s securities framework and could broaden access for crypto-rich investors.
Bitcoin and stablecoins now count
Under the new rule, virtual assets are defined as digital representations of value that can be traded, transferred, and used for payments or investments. That definition allows holdings such as Bitcoin and stablecoins to count toward the threshold used for qualified investor classification. According to the source material, that threshold is approximately $479,000.
A step toward financial integration
The regulatory change is notable because it comes even as Argentina still maintains a 2022 banking crypto ban. Despite that restriction, the Milei administration has been working to integrate crypto assets more deeply into the traditional financial system. By recognizing virtual assets in net worth assessments, regulators are signaling a more formal acceptance of digital wealth in capital market participation.
While the measure does not remove broader banking restrictions on crypto activity, it does mark a meaningful shift in how digital assets are treated for investor eligibility purposes. For individuals with substantial crypto holdings, the change may make it easier to meet the requirements needed to access certain regulated investment opportunities.