They are no longer able to pay contractors or engage in Bitcoin transfers using the platform.
This setback is attributed to the newly implemented cryptocurrency platform registration regulation.
Regulation Halts Strike’s Bitcoin Services in Argentina
This regulation has compelled custodial services like Strike to halt their Bitcoin transfer services in the country. Facing economic volatility, Argentina introduced a regulatory framework to closely monitor cryptocurrency transactions and platforms.
NEW: Users in 🇦🇷 Argentina report that they can no longer pay contractors using #Bitcoin via Lightning 👀
This comes as custodial apps like Strike have stopped offering #BTC transfers due to the recently implemented crypto platform registration regulations 😮 pic.twitter.com/4obzfAK5FF
— Bitcoin News (@BitcoinNewsCom) April 2, 2024
Also, the regulation requires all cryptocurrency platforms to register with the national regulatory body. This move is intended to enhance transparency, security, and oversight in the burgeoning sector. These regulations aim to protect users and ensure transaction integrity. However, they’ve negatively impacted services like Strike, reliant on efficient Bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
More About Bitcoin Transactions In Argentina
The Lightning Network is designed to enable faster and more cost-effective transactions. It’s favored for microtransactions and cross-border payments in regions with financial instability or limited banking access. So, recent regulations have strained Argentina’s Strike users, who value its convenience and low fees.
ARGENTINA regulation 994 by the local https://t.co/Ej5aHBvGq7 (CNV) : All wallets providers must be listed and regulated.still no mandatory customer data sharing…
BUT I guess it will be a done deal soon …GAFI is demanding it here. #BitcoinHalving #Bitcoin #Crypto https://t.co/KKPyJxFLc3— AlgoMoneyfest (@AMoneyfest) March 23, 2024
Finally, the inability to use Strike for Bitcoin payments to contractors has raised concerns among the Argentinian cryptocurrency community. So, this highlights the challenges of balancing the need for regulation with the innovative potential of cryptocurrency technologies.
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