El Salvador and Argentina have signed a significant agreement aimed at advancing the cryptocurrency industry across Latin America.
The partnership between the two countries' key regulatory bodies is set to foster collaboration and drive innovation within the region's digital asset sector.
Juan Carlos Reyes, El Salvador's prominent crypto regulator and president of the Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales (CNAD), and Roberto Silva, the president of Argentina's Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV), formalised the agreement on 10 December 2024.
The pact focuses on sharing regulatory expertise and promoting an environment conducive to the growth of digital currencies.
Reyes highlighted the core objectives behind the collaboration through CoinDesk:
“At CNAD we have two core objectives when it comes to international collaboration. To share our expertise with international partners, enabling them to harness the benefits of a well-regulated industry, and to broaden the international footprint of our regulated companies by forging strategic partnership agreements with nations worldwide.”
Juan Carlos Reyes, President of El Salvador's National Commission of Digital Assets
Reyes also spoke about the significance of this partnership, particularly given Argentina’s reputation for embracing technological innovation.
“This landmark agreement with Argentina holds particular significance, given the country's standout reputation for pioneering innovative technologies and its remarkable rate of adoption,” Reyes added.
The details of the deal are still under wraps, but both parties are committed to using this collaboration to share knowledge, boost crypto innovation, and build a stronger regulatory framework for the industry in Latin America.
El Salvador has been a front-runner in cryptocurrency regulation, largely due to President Nayib Bukele’s decision to make Bitcoin legal tender in the country.
Reyes previously noted that El Salvador’s early adoption and regulatory framework have placed it ahead of many nations in terms of crypto legislation.
The country now holds 5,960.77 Bitcoins,worth over $582 million.
As the country’s regulatory leader, Reyes expressed confidence in El Salvador’s ability to set an example, stating:
“We are proud to be in a position where we can share our knowledge with others.”
He emphasised the benefits of international partnerships for expanding the reach of regulated crypto businesses.
Argentina’s crypto landscape is shaped by its president, Javier Milei, who has shown a welcoming attitude towards cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin.
Javier Milei, President of Argentina
Milei, known for his inflation-battling policies, enjoys support among local crypto developers for his stance on alternative financial systems. This ideological openness has contributed to the country’s growing crypto ecosystem.
Through this partnership, both nations aim to create a solid foundation for further regional cooperation, providing a positive outlook for the growth of the digital asset sector across Latin America.
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