The Argentine government is set to introduce regulations for cryptocurrency service providers through an executive order. The aim of this move is to prevent the country from landing on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and to ensure that cryptocurrency service providers are supervised by Argentina's securities regulatory authority.
Executive order targets crypto service regulation
Under this order, President Javier Milei is expected to issue a special decree establishing rules for operating cryptocurrency service providers under the supervision of the National Securities Commission (CNV). This step follows concerns about Argentina's potential inclusion on the FATF grey list, which occurred between 2010 and 2014 due to ineffective anti-money laundering policies. The anticipated FATF inspection is expected to assess Argentina's anti-money laundering measures and support this new regulation.
New obligations for crypto service providers
According to the proposed decree, all cryptocurrency service providers would need to obtain a license from Argentina's cryptocurrency regulatory authority and register with it, even if they are not physically present in Argentina. Additionally, they would be required to provide information to Argentine financial intelligence in accordance with anti-money laundering laws, including the obligation to prepare risk reports and report suspicious transactions.
Implications for cryptocurrency ecosystems
This regulation could lead to market consolidation in the cryptocurrency sector, as larger providers would likely be able to meet the new requirements immediately. On the other hand, small exchanges and peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms could come under pressure due to their limited ability to comply with the newly established rules.
Deadline for issuing the executive order
The planned issuance of the executive order is set before March 6, when a FATF delegation is expected to visit Argentina. The purpose of this visit will be to assess the effectiveness of anti-money laundering measures implemented by the country since the last evaluation.
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