Argentina Officially Launches Virtual Assets Service Providers Registry

The Argentine securities watchdog (CNV) announced the official launch of Argentina’s Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) Registry, allowing almost 100 companies and individuals to apply to be authorized to offer digital assets linked services in the country. The registry will remain open for more companies to submit their application, given that the regulator will only permit registered entities to operate legally in Argentine jurisdiction. 35 different companies have already been authorized by the CNV, with four foreign exchanges included in this first group.