Argentina's securities regulator issued General Resolution 1125/2026, allowing virtual assets like crypto, tokens, and stablecoins to count toward the $479K net worth requirement for qualified investor status, opening traditional markets to digital asset holders.

Argentina's Senate passed labor reform that excludes digital wallet wage payments, a victory for banking lobbyists who argued it would drain liquidity. Fintech critics call it a protectionist move. The reform modernizes a 1974 framework but limits worker choice.

Argentina’s Senate removed a provision that would have allowed wages to be paid through regulated digital wallets, keeping payroll distribution limited to banks and official savings institutions amid pressure from the banking sector.

Argentina's Senate approved labor reform that removes the option for workers to receive wages via digital wallets, restricting payments to traditional banks. Banks argued liquidity risks; fintech chamber criticized the move as protecting monopolistic privileges.

Argentina's Senate removed a provision allowing wage payments through digital wallets, limiting options to traditional banks. Banks argued liquidity risks; fintech groups called it a defense of bank privileges.

Miguel Pesce, president of the Central Bank of Argentina, hinted at imminent regulation of Bitcoin transactions within payment systems and foreign exchange markets, warning that Bitcoin is not a financial asset and could be used for scams. He also emphasized the bank's focus on digitalizing payments without issuing a CBDC.

Argentina's central bank chief Miguel Pesce signaled upcoming regulation on Bitcoin transactions intersecting with payment systems and forex markets, warning of risks for unsophisticated investors.

Miguel Pesce, president of the Central Bank of Argentina, hinted at upcoming regulation for bitcoin transactions within payment systems and the foreign exchange market, while warning of cryptocurrency risks for unsophisticated investors.