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  "id": 10033873,
  "title": "From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/from-dual-currencies-to-crypto-is-argentina-a-blueprint-for-the-10033873",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-26T17:49:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/business/from-dual-currencies-to-crypto-is-argentina-a-blueprint-for-the-stablecoin-future"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Argentina's fixation on the U.S. dollar stems from a history of economic crises and inflation. Lemon Cash reports that 12% of the population uses digital assets, making Argentina four times more likely to do so than the regional average. Latin America, which recorded over US$730 billion in crypto value in 2025 (60% year-on-year growth), is one of the fastest-growing crypto markets globally. The region's monthly active users in digital assets grew three times faster than in the United States, with the number nearing 18% compared to the previous year.\n\nSeveral factors contribute to Argentina's high adoption rate. Economic informality is at a record 45%, with many people lacking access to the formal banking system, making stablecoins a simple alternative. Remittances and cross-border payments also play a role, as traditional systems are slow and expensive. In response, stablecoins have become part of many Argentines' financial lives, used for savings, payments, or receiving income from abroad.\n\nArgentina's experience may serve as a blueprint for other markets facing similar challenges, including more developed economies exploring stablecoins as financial infrastructure. Ignacio Giménez, business manager at Lemon Cash, likens Argentina to a \"stress laboratory\" for the technology, where the search for alternatives to the traditional dollar intensified due to inflation, exchange rates, restrictions, and a weak financial system. Matías Bari, CEO of local fintech Satoshi Tango, believes Argentina's situation is a \"preview\" of a global trend, with stablecoins becoming the internet's \"settlement layer\" - faster, cheaper, and more programmable than traditional banking systems.",
  "summary": "Mass crypto use isn't only due to the country's crises, as experts say new global factors point to a future where crypto and traditional currency coexist La entrada From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future? se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
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        "title": "From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future?",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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