Argentina and El Salvador Sign Agreement to Develop Crypto Industry
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The two nations aim to share experiences, foster skill development, and promote participation in events.
Representatives from El Salvador and Argentina Sign Agreement to Promote Crypto Development in Latin America
Roberto E. Silva, president of Argentina's National Securities Commission (CNV), and Juan Carlos Reyes, head of El Salvador's National Digital Assets Commission (CNAD), formalized the alliance on behalf of their respective countries.
The president of Argentina's CNV emphasized El Salvador's influence in the realm of crypto assets. "We celebrate the signing of this mutual collaboration agreement with CNAD, as El Salvador has demonstrated leadership not only in the adoption of Bitcoin but also in the development of digital assets and their service providers" Silva commented.
Juan Carlos Reyes took to LinkedIn to highlight the agreement: "El Salvador and Argentina will lay the foundation for greater regional cooperation, fostering a favorable environment for the development of the digital asset industry." He also underscored that the agreement reflects El Salvador's commitment to innovation and the advancement of the industry.
“Recognizing that digital assets transcend geographical boundaries, the CNAD is committed to establishing collaborative agreements with nations worldwide. Our goal is to ensure that as digital assets flow freely across borders, regulation also becomes harmonious and seamless, fostering a global ecosystem of innovation, security, and prosperity.” - Juan Carlos Reyes, President of CNAD, El Salvador.
The initial connection between the regulatory bodies of both countries occurred this past May, when Reyes visited Buenos Aires. During the meeting, he was welcomed by Roberto Silva, who at the time emphasized El Salvador’s leadership in adopting Bitcoin as legal tender.
The agreement comes during a favorable period for the crypto asset market, particularly for Bitcoin, which recently surpassed the $100,000 mark. Additionally, the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States and his pledge to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve has brought the topic to the forefront of global discussions, sparking interest in other nations that are now considering similar possibilities.
It is worth noting that the latest report by 21Shares, a company specializing in the development and management of cryptocurrency-related financial products, mentions that Argentina is likely to follow in El Salvador’s footsteps by adopting Bitcoin as a "strategic reserve asset".
Meanwhile, El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, can take pride in Bitcoin’s performance. For years, the international press and various multilateral organizations criticized his bold decision to heavily invest in the leading cryptocurrency. However, recent market trends have validated his approach, positioning El Salvador as a pioneer in the global crypto landscape and reinforcing the potential of Bitcoin as a long-term financial strategy.
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