The Central Bank of Argentina is considering allowing banks to offer cryptocurrency trading services

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is considering lifting the long-standing ban on traditional financial institutions providing cryptocurrency trading and custody services. This policy shift represents a significant regulatory adjustment from outright prohibition to managed integration.

Currently, BCRA regulations prohibit banks from offering or facilitating cryptocurrency trading, but President Javier Milei's government is evaluating regulatory reforms to allow banks to formally enter the market under a strict new framework. This move is a pragmatic response to the reality that Argentinians have become some of the most active cryptocurrency adopters globally, relying on Bitcoin and stablecoins for value preservation due to long-standing inflation and currency volatility.