Argentina’s Banking Revolution: How Bitcoin and Crypto Integration Signals a New Financial Era
In a landmark regulatory shift, Argentina's central bank is dismantling barriers that have long separated traditional finance from the digital asset ecosystem. This move not only validates cryptocurrencies as legitimate financial instruments but also opens unprecedented institutional pathways for Bitcoin adoption across Latin America's third-largest economy.
Argentina's Central Bank Lifts Crypto Ban, Clearing Path for Banks to Offer Digital Asset Services
Argentina’s central bank is poised to end a three-year prohibition on commercial banks handling cryptocurrencies, according to regulatory documents reviewed by Bloomberg. The Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) is drafting rules that WOULD allow licensed lenders to offer trading and custody services for select digital assets under enhanced oversight.
The policy shift reflects Argentina’s accelerating embrace of crypto as a hedge against peso volatility and 143% annual inflation. bitcoin and stablecoins already circulate widely in the informal economy. Banks will need to establish segregated crypto units with robust compliance controls before launching services.
This reversal scraps a May 2022 edict that barred banks from crypto transactions. The new framework could pit traditional lenders against exchanges like Binance and Bybit for Argentina’s growing digital asset market.
Bernstein Predicts Bitcoin's Bull Run to Continue Despite Recent Corrections
Bitcoin's price volatility has sparked debates about a potential crypto winter, but Bernstein analysts argue the bull run is far from over. After peaking at $126,080 in October, BTC dipped to $82,000 in November before facing stiff resistance at $91,000. Weekly gains of 3.5% contrast with monthly losses exceeding 11%, creating market uncertainty.
Bernstein's research suggests Bitcoin has broken its traditional 4-year cycle pattern. Institutional buying appears to be creating a more elongated bull market, with ETF outflows remaining below 5% despite BTC's 30% correction. This institutional stickiness may be cushioning against retail panic selling, setting the stage for new all-time highs.
Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $1 Billion Purchase Despite USD Reserve
Strategy has executed its ninth-largest Bitcoin acquisition of 2025, purchasing 10,624 BTC for $962.7 million at an average price of $90,615 per token. The MOVE comes just one week after the firm established a $1.44 billion USD reserve to hedge against market volatility.
The treasury company's latest buy marks its most significant accumulation since July's 21,021 BTC purchase. While Strategy's Monday acquisitions are routine, the scale of this transaction signals undiminished conviction in Bitcoin's long-term value proposition.
Funding originated from sales of the firm's STRD tokens, according to SEC filings. The purchase occurred between December 1-7, demonstrating Strategy's continued aggressive accumulation strategy despite its newly established cash position.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering $263M in Stolen Bitcoin
A 22-year-old California resident, Evan Tangeman, has admitted to laundering cryptocurrency for a criminal organization that stole approximately 4,100 BTC—worth $263 million at the time of theft and now valued at $368.5 million. Tangeman's plea marks the ninth conviction in a sprawling case involving hackers, burglars, and money movers operating across multiple U.S. states and abroad.
The group, which began as an online gaming clique, evolved into a sophisticated operation targeting high-net-worth crypto holders. Tangeman specifically laundered $3.5 million through fraudulent real estate transactions using fake identities. Prosecutors describe a racketeering enterprise that Leveraged stolen data to identify victims, with stolen funds flowing through rental properties and other channels.
Galaxy Digital Transfers 900 BTC to New Address Amid Market Speculation
Galaxy Digital, a prominent player in the crypto services sector, moved 900 BTC to a freshly created wallet on December 9, 2025. The transaction, valued at approximately $81.6 million, sparked immediate attention from blockchain analysts due to its size and the absence of prior activity in the receiving address.
On-chain trackers revealed the transfer occurred at an average price NEAR $90,656 per Bitcoin. The lack of historical data linked to the destination wallet fueled speculation, though Galaxy Digital has yet to comment publicly. Large-scale movements by institutional entities often signal custody adjustments, client-driven trades, or preparations for over-the-counter deals—none of which are confirmed here.
Market observers note such transfers rarely occur in isolation. The coins could be earmarked for cold storage, internal rebalancing, or institutional liquidity provisioning. Blockchain transparency reveals only the movement, not intent—leaving room for interpretation amid Bitcoin's volatile macroeconomic landscape.
Roxom Launches BTC-Denominated Market for Crypto Treasury Stocks
Roxom, a specialized Bitcoin capital market, is launching a platform enabling direct BTC-denominated trading of shares in crypto treasury firms. Investors can bypass fiat conversions, trading Bitcoin directly for equities in companies holding significant BTC reserves.
The platform targets Bitcoiners seeking amplified exposure to crypto's upside. "Treasury-focused equities have become critical for BTC accumulation," said Borja Martel Seward, Roxom's CEO. "Now everything—pricing, metrics, execution—lives natively in Bitcoin."
While more volatile than BTC itself, these equities attract traders betting on directional moves. Roxom's global infrastructure eliminates traditional brokerage barriers, advancing its vision of Bitcoin-centric finance. The offering enters waitlist phase ahead of worldwide rollout.
