Argentina's central bank prohibited payment service providers from facilitating crypto transactions via their apps to reduce digital asset exposure. This comes as inflation hits 104.3%, Bitcoin reaches record highs in pesos, and over 30% of consumers use stablecoins. The fintech industry urges reconsideration.

Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting rules that would allow commercial banks to offer bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services. If approved, the framework could take effect as early as April 2026, reversing a 2022 ban and reflecting broader global regulatory shifts.