Argentina's securities regulator CNV issued General Resolution 1125/2026 recognizing cryptocurrency holdings as part of qualified investors' net worth calculations, allowing virtual assets including cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and stablecoins to count toward the $479,000 asset threshold required for qualified investor status. The move marks a significant shift in Argentina's cryptocurrency policy under President Javier Milei's administration, which is working to increase crypto recognition across all economic sectors and is expected to lift the Central Bank's 2022 ban that prohibited financial institutions from offering cryptocurrency services. The CNV argues the progressive incorporation of virtual assets into investment portfolios makes their inclusion advisable for demonstrating financial capacity, aiming to democratize markets for audiences interested in digital alternatives like staking and decentralized finance. Meanwhile, the Central Bank is examining a new ruleset to allow banks to offer cryptocurrency services under regulated conditions.
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