| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Sector | Crypto |
| Total raised | undisclosed (regional operations) |
| Collapse type | Regulatory Kill |
| Founder | Daniel Vogel |
Bitso Argentina
"The Argentine operations of Mexico's leading crypto exchange were forced to exit in 2023 as Argentina's central bank imposed currency control restrictions that made crypto exchange services unworkable within the regulatory framework."
Forced closure by regulatory action
Key Events Timeline
Bitso, Mexico's dominant cryptocurrency exchange and one of Latin America's largest crypto companies, expanded its services into Argentina around 2019, attracted by one of the world's most crypto-enthusiastic user bases: Argentines seeking to protect savings from chronic peso devaluation.
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