Argentina's central bank weighs reversing 2022 ban on banks offering Bitcoin and stablecoins

Argentina's central bank is considering reversing its 2022 decision that barred banks from offering crypto trading and custody services for assets such as Bitcoin and stablecoins. A policy shift would move away from a stance tied to IMF debt restructuring commitments and could bring crypto activity into regulated banking channels as Argentines use digital assets to navigate inflation and currency controls. Private banks face rising delinquencies and tighter monetary conditions, while the government seeks more dollar liquidity to manage reserves and the peso's trading band.