Argentina Was at the Cusp of a Crypto Boom. The Central Bank Had Other Plans

According to sources, the BCRA’s decision generated bewilderment among the numerous exchanges operating in Argentina, which have recorded high growth rates in the last three years, largely because Argentines are not prevented from acquiring dollar-pegged stablecoins on their platforms. Consequently, in 2021, for example, the use of stablecoins increased sixfold, with DAI leading the way.