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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Argentina]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--argentina
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/AR, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/argentina.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/argentina.html"
title: "Argentina — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Argentina has a legal and regulated framework for cryptocurrencies, governed primarily by Law 27,739 and CNV RG 1058/2025.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T19:59:55.857476+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: south_america
---

# Argentina — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇦🇷 Argentina

Argentina has a legal and regulated framework for cryptocurrencies, governed primarily by Law 27,739 and CNV RG 1058/2025. The regulatory environment supports crypto activities with clear guidelines.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 50/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | ARS |
| Adoption Rank | #13 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% to 35% progressive tax on capital gains from crypto |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at personal or corporate rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income when received |

Argentina taxes crypto capital gains progressively for individuals (15-35%) and at 30% for corporations. VAT does not apply to crypto transactions. Mining and staking rewards are taxed as income.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CNV |
| Framework | Law 27,739 and CNV RG 1058/2025 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $10,000 - $100,000 |

Licensing is mandatory for crypto service providers under CNV regulations, with moderate requirements for compliance and capital.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the same framework as other crypto services, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the general crypto asset framework with specific provisions for issuers and custodians.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No NFT-specific regulation.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.055/kWh |
| Renewable | 14% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair, with some challenges in connectivity and power stability.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 42/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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