Argentina has taken a significant step in the realm of cryptocurrency regulation by agreeing to adopt the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This commitment, announced on September 14, 2026, aligns Argentina with 77 other nations in a global initiative to share user transaction data by 2029.
The CARF aims to combat tax evasion linked to crypto assets by requiring exchanges to report detailed user information, including IDs, transaction histories, and digital asset exchanges. This move is expected to equip Argentine tax authorities with the necessary tools to monitor and regulate crypto transactions more effectively.
To facilitate this data sharing, Argentina must establish internal regulations by 2028, ensuring that virtual asset service providers (VASPs) comply with the new reporting requirements. This regulatory framework aims to create equivalency between traditional fiat transactions and crypto activities, allowing for comprehensive oversight.
Gaël Perraud, Chair of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, emphasized the importance of Argentina's participation, noting that it enhances the international efforts to address tax evasion risks associated with increasing crypto adoption. The framework now encompasses 77 jurisdictions, including major economies, all set to start exchanging information by 2029.
