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New audios from Elías Piccirillo and Hauque reveal irregularities in a maneuver to buy official dollars. The recordings, incorporated into a judicial case, include claims for a million-dollar debt and warnings about funds of illicit origin. Exchange houses and Central Bank officials are mentioned.

30 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

On Friday, January 30, dollar exchange rates in Argentina highlighted available options without currency restrictions, including official, blue, MEP, and other variants. The official dollar is obtainable in banks without limits, though a 30% surcharge remains for card spending abroad.

Argentina's Central Bank bought US$55 million on January 12, its sixth consecutive daily purchase since January 5 under the 2026 accumulation plan announced in December, bringing the total to US$273 million. Gross reserves climbed to a new Milei-era high of US$44.768 million amid stable exchange rates.

1 января 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Following the Central Bank's December 2025 announcement of its 2026 economic plan, the new exchange rate flotation scheme—adjusting dollar bands by past inflation—took effect on January 2, 2026. The BCRA aims to accumulate reserves amid market anticipation of quote shifts, while economist Martín Redrado warns the system is transitory without clearer policy definitions.

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied pressuring the Central Bank president in favor of Banco Master, embroiled in billion-dollar frauds. Reports indicate contacts between Moraes and Gabriel Galípolo, but both claim the meetings addressed the Magnitsky Act. The case has spotlighted judiciary ties and calls for investigation from opponents.

21 декабря 2025 Сообщено ИИ

Elvira Nabiullina, governor of Russia's central bank, has stated that bitcoin mining is contributing to the ruble's strong exchange rate. This marks a shift from the bank's previous anti-crypto stance. Officials are now discussing regulations to allow crypto trading through banks.