[Argentine Central Bank Considers Allowing Traditional Banks to Trade Cryptocurrencies] Odaily Planet Daily News – The Argentine Central Bank (Banco Central de la República Argentina, BCRA) is considering allowing traditional financial institutions to once again offer cryptocurrency services, which could mark a significant shift from the 2022 ban. The ban was issued by the BCRA in May 2022, just days after Argentina's two largest banks announced they would open services to digital assets. At the time, the BCRA deemed such moves a risk to users and the 'entire financial system.' According to sources close to the BCRA, new cryptocurrency regulations are currently being drafted. Representatives from local exchanges believe the measure could be approved as early as April 2026. This potential regulatory shift aligns with the recent direction of the Argentine government. The country’s securities regulator finalized rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) in mid-March 2024, requiring crypto service providers to register starting in April 2024.