ChainCatcher news, the Ethereum Foundation announced on its official blog that the next Devconnect will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 17 to 22, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated, "The Ethereum community in Argentina is filled with outstanding builders who have contributed some of the most important software in the Ethereum ecosystem. The energy and determination to leverage Argentina's current momentum, utilizing cryptocurrency and other new technologies to build a prosperous 21st-century society, is real. Recent news should not be seen as a reason to give up, but rather as an example of why education is so important. I remain optimistic about Argentina and Latin America's contributions and role in this field."

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Argentina's main stock index fell more than 5.7% yesterday due to a cryptocurrency scandal related to presidential candidate Milei.

ChainCatcher message, encrypted KOL EnHeng said: "The Argentine president's token Rug event has harmed many people. As a university student, I deeply understand the feeling of this blow. To help affected friends, I have decided to donate $50,000 and accept donations through a BSC address for sponsoring the charity dinner."Binance founder Zhao Changpeng responded, "Support! I sponsor 150 BNB (around $100,000, based on BNB)."

ChainCatcher message, encrypted KOL EnHeng said: "The Argentine president's token Rug event has harmed many people. As a university student, I deeply understand the feeling of this blow. To help affected friends, EnHeng has decided to donate $50,000 and will accept donations through the BSC address for sponsoring the EnHeng charity dinner."Binance founder Zhao Changpeng responded, saying, "Support! I sponsor 150 BNB (around $100,000, based on BNB)."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Argentine presidential office: "On October 19, 2024, President Javier Milei met with representatives of KIP Protocol in Argentina. During this meeting, the company representatives presented the president with their intention to develop a project called 'Viva la Libertad' ('Long Live Freedom'), which aims to utilize blockchain technology to provide financing for private enterprises in Argentina.This meeting has been officially recorded in the public hearing registry, with participants including the national president, KIP Protocol representatives Mauricio Novelli and Julian Peh, as well as presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni.In this context, on January 30, 2025, the president met with Hayden Mark Davis at the Casa Rosada (Rose Palace). According to the introduction by KIP Protocol representatives, Mr. Davis will provide the technical infrastructure for the project. Mr. Davis has had no prior association with the Argentine government, nor has he established any relationship with it; he was referred as a project partner by representatives of KIP Protocol.Finally, yesterday, the president posted a message on his personal social media account announcing the launch of the KIP Protocol project, similar to his usual support for many entrepreneurs looking to start projects in Argentina to create jobs and attract investment. Due to the widespread attention the project launch received, and to avoid any speculation and reduce further dissemination, the president decided to delete this post.In light of the above, President Javier Milei has decided to immediately refer this matter to the Anti-Corruption Office (OA) to determine whether there has been any misconduct by any members of the national government, including the president himself, in this incident.Additionally, the national president has decided to establish an investigative task force (UTI) under the presidential office, which will consist of representatives from institutions and departments related to cryptocurrency, financial activities, money laundering, and other relevant fields, to consolidate information for an urgent investigation into the release of the cryptocurrency LIBRA and all related businesses or individuals.All information collected during the investigation will be handed over to the judicial authorities to determine whether any businesses or individuals associated with the KIP Protocol project are suspected of criminal activity.President Milei has demonstrated his commitment to the pursuit of truth through concrete actions and has pledged to thoroughly investigate this incident until the truth is revealed."

ChainCatcher message, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey stated on social media, "Argentina needs to issue its first Bitcoin-backed bond to reduce its interest expenses."

ChainCatcher news, the Spanish company BitBase will install its first cryptocurrency ATM in Argentina in 2025, having allocated approximately $524,000 to support its entry into the Argentine market.The company has also hired 10 employees to work in the country and has reached partnership agreements with local businesses such as Bitcoin Argentina.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, the Central Bank of Argentina held a live Bitcoin mining exhibition.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoNews, up to 20,000 people in San Pedro, Argentina have been caught up in a fraudulent crypto project related to USDT, which was promoted by some unknown actors.Lawyers state that the platform's operators promised to double investors' funds within six weeks and offered some investors daily returns of 1% to 2% in USD. Currently, at least 50 victims are preparing to file a lawsuit against a company named Knight Consortium. This company operates a crypto platform called "RainbowEx," but it is not registered or legally supported.Among the victims are some retirees, and some investors have been unable to withdraw their funds for three weeks, causing widespread panic.

ChainCatcher news, KIP Protocol has become a sponsor of the 2024 Argentina Technology Forum. Co-founder and CEO Julian Peh will meet with Argentine President Milei and serve as a keynote speaker; co-founder and Chief AI Strategist Dr. Jennifer will also participate in a high-profile panel discussion with other industry leaders on the topic "AI and applications of AI-for education, institutions, and governments."Taking this opportunity, KIP is expanding its influence into the vast Argentine and South American markets. The Argentine government's friendly policies towards cryptocurrency provide an ideal environment for KIP to accelerate its layout: KIP plans to leverage its strong funding and leading technology to promote the practical application of decentralized AI, providing efficient and secure AI + Web3 solutions for millions of users in Argentina. KIP's market strategy perfectly aligns with the rapid development of Argentina's digital economy, and its future development prospects are highly anticipated.The Argentina Technology Forum is the most important and cutting-edge technology forum in Argentina, attracting participation from top global companies and cryptocurrency platforms, with sponsors including industry giants such as Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Render Network. Argentina, as one of the world's most important cryptocurrency markets, has over 10 million cryptocurrency asset accounts, with a market size comparable to traditional capital markets, showing tremendous potential. Since taking office at the end of 2023, current Argentine President Javier Milei has maintained a positive attitude towards cryptocurrency. KIP's appearance at this forum showcases its forward-looking layout in the global cryptocurrency and decentralized AI fields.

ChainCatcher news, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele met with Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel during his official visit to Argentina to discuss cryptocurrency and El Salvador's experience with Bitcoin.Argentine senators and government officials are very interested in Bitcoin. During his official visit to Argentina, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele held meetings with a group of national senators and the Argentine Vice President to discuss the topic of cryptocurrency.Although the discussions were private, a video prior to the meeting showed Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel asking about El Salvador's experience in the Bitcoin field, as El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender for several years.Villarruel stated, "I personally want to take a few minutes to talk to you about Bitcoin, which is something I am very interested in."Additionally, Villarruel expressed interest in the so-called volcano bonds, which have been on hold for several years. Bukele proposed these bonds as part of the financing plan for Bitcoin City, a Bitcoin-centric metropolis announced for construction in 2021, but has yet to be built.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Binance has announced that it has completed the registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Argentina, and its mobile app and website are now fully open to users in Argentina. Binance stated that this is its 20th registration with global regulators, having previously completed registrations in Kazakhstan, India, and Indonesia.Guilherme Nazar, Head of Binance Latin America, stated that Argentina is an important market for Binance, and the company supports forward-looking regulation while continuing to collaborate with local governments to promote the sustainable development of the crypto industry.

ChainCatcher news, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson will meet with Argentine President Javier Milei to discuss the cryptocurrency economy. Charles Hoskinson will travel to the Argentine Technology Forum to engage in dialogue with the president on October 19, discussing the future of blockchain.Charles Hoskinson hopes to discuss the potential of blockchain to change the global economy, political, and social systems. He will also raise questions such as Argentina's values and needs in the technological context, whether the country has chosen the path of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and what kind of partners it has to rebuild its economy.

ChainCatcher news, the Spanish cryptocurrency exchange platform Bit2Me has announced that it has received approval from the Argentine National Securities Commission (CNV) to become a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).In March of this year, the CNV opened registration for Virtual Asset Service Providers, which is a prerequisite for companies in the industry wishing to operate in the country. According to the official list provided by the CNV, a total of 79 companies have been approved so far.Previous news, on June 15, 2023, Bit2Me completed a $15 million financing round, led by Investcorp, with participation from Telefónica's investment arm Telefónica Ventures, Stratminds VC, Cardano, and YGG Fund.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, TRM Labs has disclosed that it assisted Argentine law enforcement in the arrest of a Russian citizen.It is reported that this individual is involved in a multi-million dollar money laundering operation. The 29-year-old suspect accepted cryptocurrency benefits from illegal actors, including the hacker group Lazarus Group. Additionally, the suspect used a Telegram bot to exchange rubles, USDT, euros, and dollars for Argentine pesos. During the arrest, police seized over $120,000 worth of cryptocurrency and an additional $15 million from properties controlled by the suspect.

ChainCatcher news, a Forbes report highlights that Argentinians are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency to hedge against the inflation of the local currency. The country's cryptocurrency adoption rate exceeds that of any country in the Western Hemisphere.Analysis from SimilarWeb shows that out of 130 million users across the top 55 cryptocurrency exchanges, 2.5 million are from Argentina. Popular exchanges in the country include Binance, eToro, BingX, HTX, and Bitget.

ChainCatcher news, recently, 4E and the Argentina national football team jointly released several short videos. In the videos, the star players of the Argentina team endorse 4E, conveying the brand values and vision of 4E, showcasing the partnership reaching new heights.Since officially establishing a global partnership in March this year, the collaboration between 4E and the Argentina national team has been heating up, with a series of multidimensional and in-depth interactions injecting strong momentum into the strategic expansion of both brands globally.