Digital economy and cryptocurrencies: the future in debate

Digital economy and cryptocurrencies: the future in debate

December 9, 2024 – 00:00

Cryptocurrencies have emerged as an element of financial independence that attracts more and more Argentines. By 2025, the role of cryptocurrencies as part of the investment portfolio will be difficult to ignore.

The Argentine economy has always been a terrain of unexpected twists and last minute changes, a board where the rules seem to be redesigned day by day. For those who live and work in the country, this instability is an everyday, almost inevitable factor. However, in recent years, something has begun to change. In parallel to the traditional economic dynamics, a new space has been built, one that does not depend on centralized decisions or exchange movements and that is defined by its openness and transparency. The cryptocurrencies have emerged as an element of financial independence that attracts more and more Argentines, inviting them to explore a different and perhaps more stable path.

By 2025, the role of cryptocurrencies as part of Argentines’ investment portfolio will be difficult to ignore. Not only because they represent an alternative for savings and stability in volatile times, but because they constitute an open door to a digital economy without borders. Bitso has worked to make access to these assets secure and simple, and today we see how stablecoins (digital dollars or crypto dollar) and bitcoin, In particular, they have become an everyday tool for those seeking to protect their value in an agile way. This trend reflects something deeper: the desire of Argentines to have control over their finances, to manage their resources without depending on variables that are foreign to them.

However, this phenomenon has not been without controversy. The cryptocurrency market has repeatedly been questioned and wrongly linked to evasion or illicit activities. But far from being an opaque system, blockchain technology is actually one of the most traceable and transparent environments that exist.

Each transaction is recorded unalterably in a system that is open and accessible to everyone, making it almost impossible to erase traces of illicit activities. In this context, intelligent regulation that focuses on enhancing this transparency and detecting malicious actors would be the greatest ally of a healthy ecosystem, allowing the sector to grow and, at the same time, protecting consumers and the financial system in general. . Regulation should not be a barrier, but rather an opportunity to strengthen the integrity of this space and provide confidence to new users.

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The cryptocurrency market has repeatedly been questioned and wrongly linked to evasion or illicit activities.

The cryptocurrency market has repeatedly been questioned and wrongly linked to evasion or illicit activities.

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The true value of cryptocurrencies in Argentina transcends the economic. For many, they represent a path to financial inclusion, an opportunity to access services and investment options that previously seemed reserved only for a few. With just a phone and internet access, today anyone can participate in this ecosystem, be part of a network that operates globally and carry out transactions in real time. In a country where traditional banks do not always reach every corner or seem to create obstacles for even the simplest procedures, the potential of cryptocurrencies to democratize opportunities is undeniable.

This change extends to the corporate sector. Solutions based on blockchain and digital assets offer Argentine companies new options for liquidity management and cross-border operations, two especially complex aspects in the country. For companies operating in international markets, digital dollars facilitate transactions and eliminate the need for intermediaries, while bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are emerging as a long-term store of value. Bitso Business, for example, offers solutions that integrate these assets into the daily operations of companies and businesses, promoting more flexible, faster and, ultimately, more competitive management.

Looking to the future, the adoption of cryptocurrencies is not only a matter of financial freedom, but also a commitment to an economy where decisions are in the hands of individuals and companies. The challenge between now and 2025 will be to find a balance between this freedom and the security necessary for the sector to grow responsibly. As more people and companies join this digital economy, collaboration between the private sector and regulators will be essential. Bitso, for example, has worked to promote a dialogue that allows building a regulatory framework that guarantees both innovation and consumer protection, giving cryptocurrencies the place they deserve in the Argentine market.

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The true value of cryptocurrencies in Argentina transcends the economic.

The true value of cryptocurrencies in Argentina transcends the economic.

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It is not about promising a miraculous change or creating excessive expectations. Cryptocurrencies will not solve the country’s historical problems by themselves. But they can offer a viable alternative, a tool so that each individual, each small business, each investor, has one more option to make financial decisions with greater autonomy. For many, this option is also a way of claiming their place in the economy, of not depending exclusively on fluctuations and imposed limitations. In 2025, cryptocurrencies could consolidate not only as a safe haven, but as a symbol of the ability of Argentines to adapt and build a financial future with their own tools.

The Argentina of 2025 is full of unknowns, but one thing is certain: the path towards a more inclusive and participatory digital economy has already begun. Cryptocurrencies are part of this transformation, an element that more and more Argentines choose to integrate into their lives and investment portfolios. Not because they are a magic solution, but because they offer something even more valuable: the freedom to decide.

General Director of Bitso Argentina

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