Jurisdiction reference
Argentina
Regulator: CNV / UIF. License/registration context: Registration. 15 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Argentina. Official registry source: CNV VASP Registry. Data last updated: 2026-08-28.
Argentina's stablecoin regulatory framework is primarily codified in Law No. 27,739 (March 2024) and operationalized through two key CNV resolutions: Resolution 994/2024 (initial VASP registration framework) and Resolution 1058/2025 (comprehensive operational governance). Resolution 1058, published March 14, 2025 and effective April 28, 2025, significantly expands regulatory requirements with five VASP categories, minimum capital requirements ($75,000-$150,000 USD), mandatory client fund segregation, enhanced cybersecurity standards, and monthly/annual reporting obligations. The framework transitions from foundational registration to comprehensive operational oversight. Full implementation occurs December 31, 2025, with transitional compliance deadlines largely passed (individuals by July 1; Argentine entities by August 1; foreign entities by September 1, 2025). Monthly reporting is already active as of November 2025. The framework reflects Argentina's pro-crypto government stance under President Javier Milei while prioritizing financial stability amid severe inflation and widespread stablecoin adoption as inflation hedges.
Regulatory Status
- Jurisdiction code
- AR
- Regime
- Registration
- Regulator
- CNV / UIF
- Governing law
- CNV Resolution 994/2024
- Travel Rule
- Legislated
- Tracked entities
- 15
- Recognized stablecoin backing
- fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed, algorithmic
- Yield-bearing stablecoins
- Restricted
- Currency
- ARS
Regulatory approach
BCRA: Maintains monetary authority and prohibits traditional commercial banks from offering cryptocurrency services, creating a segmented market where stablecoins are offered exclusively through regulated fintech VASPs. CNV: Argentina's primary financial regulator responsible for virtual asset market oversight. It manages the mandatory VASP registry under Law 27,739 and Resolutions 994/2024 and 1058/2025, establishes five VASP categories with category-specific compliance requirements, enforces minimum capital standards ($75,000-$150,000 USD depending on activity), mandates fund segregation and cybersecurity protocols, requires monthly and annual regulatory reporting, and has authority to issue fines, pursue legal action, and revoke licenses for non-compliance. The CNV also conducts case-by-case assessment of ICO/stablecoin issuance requests under Category 5 to determine if offerings constitute securities. UIF: combats money laundering and terrorism financing by setting AML/CFT reporting requirements for VASPs, receiving suspicious activity reports within 150 days, and ensuring compliance with FATF standards.
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Jurisdiction FAQ
Who regulates Argentina?
The current Plexo Institute record lists CNV / UIF as the regulator for Argentina.
How many VASPs are tracked in Argentina?
15 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Argentina.
What is the Travel Rule status in Argentina?
The current Plexo Institute record lists the Travel Rule status for Argentina as Legislated.
Source Evidence
This profile is compiled from official legislation and regulator records. Source confidence: official source evidence.