Calculate how much your money would be worth in USDT or USDC after accounting for Argentina's high inflation rates. This tool helps you understand the real value of your savings.
Current value at today's exchange rate
Value after 6 months at 40% annual inflation
40% annual inflation Your savings will lose 0% value in 6 months if kept in pesos
Current value in USD: $0.00 Value after 6 months in USD: $0.00
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC maintain value by being pegged to the US dollar. Unlike pesos that lose value due to high inflation (currently above 40%), stablecoins provide a reliable store of value.
| Feature | Stablecoins (USDT/USDC) | Argentine Pesos |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Power | Stable over time | Decreases 40%+ annually |
| Remittance Costs | Under 1% | 5-10% |
| Accessibility | Available 24/7 | Limited by capital controls |
| Regulatory Status | Regulated under CNV framework | No foreign currency accounts |
Note: This calculator uses Argentina's current inflation rate of 43.5% (as of May 2025) for projection purposes. Actual rates may vary.
Cryptocurrency adoption in Argentina is a financial‑technology movement that lets people store value in digital assets when the local currency loses its buying power. With annual inflation still above 40% in 2025, many Argentines have turned to crypto as a practical hedge against the peso’s rapid depreciation.
Argentina has a long history of runaway price rises. The hyperinflation of 1989‑1990 peaked at 2,600% annually, and the country recorded 161% inflation in 2023 before easing to 43.5% by May 2025. Those numbers matter because every month a peso‑denominated salary buys less than it did the month before. Traditional banks offer almost no dollar‑denominated accounts due to strict capital controls, leaving a gap that crypto quickly fills.
Three stablecoins dominate Argentine wallets:
All three act like a "digital dollar" that users can hold without needing a foreign bank account. Because their price stays within a tight band around $1, they protect savings from the peso’s 100%+ annual inflation.
The most popular on‑ramp is Lemon. The app links directly to a user’s payroll, converts the Argentine peso salary into USDC at the moment it lands, and stores the digital dollars in a custodial wallet. When the user wants to spend, Lemon issues a prepaid Visa debit card that draws instantly from the USDC balance, converting back to pesos at the point of sale. The result is a seamless bridge between local cash flow and dollar‑stable crypto.
International exchanges like Binance also play a big role. Users can buy Bitcoin for speculation, but the bulk of daily activity revolves around swapping pesos for USDT or USDC and moving those funds to their Lemon or other local wallets.
Beyond just “saving”, crypto solves several everyday problems:
One Buenos Aires mother shared on X that after converting her monthly salary to USDC, she could finally afford a three‑month supply of school supplies for her children-something her peso salary hadn’t covered in years.
Until 2024, Argentina’s crypto scene operated in a gray zone. In March 2025, the National Securities Commission (CNV) issued Resolution 1058/2025, establishing licensing, AML, and reporting rules for exchanges and wallet providers. The move gave businesses legal certainty while still allowing users to move money freely.
President Javier Milei has repeatedly voiced support for digital assets, positioning crypto as a tool for “economic freedom”. Analysts believe that this pro‑crypto stance, combined with the new CNV framework, will keep Argentina at the forefront of Latin American crypto adoption.
| Stablecoin | Peg Mechanism | Backing Assets | Typical Platform | Regulatory Scrutiny (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDT | Fiat‑backed (1:1 USD) | Cash & short‑term securities | Binance, Lemon | High (frequent audits) |
| USDC | Fiat‑backed (1:1 USD) | US Treasury bonds, cash | Lemon, Coinbase | Medium (transparent reporting) |
| DAI | Collateralized debt position | Ethereum‑based assets (ETH, USDC) | MetaMask, decentralized exchanges | Low (decentralized governance) |
As long as inflation stays double‑digit, the incentive to lock money in a dollar‑stable asset remains strong. Experts predict three trends:
For now, the combination of high inflation, capital controls, and a budding regulatory framework makes crypto the go‑to savings tool for millions of Argentines.
No. Capital controls prevent most residents from holding foreign‑currency accounts. That’s why stablecoins like USDC act as a “digital dollar” you can hold without a bank.
Yes. Since 2024 the CNV regulates exchanges and wallet providers. Users can buy, sell, and spend crypto, but they must follow AML/KYC rules.
USDC is popular for its transparent audits, while USDT offers the widest market liquidity. DAI appeals to users who prefer a fully on‑chain collateral model.
Transfers usually settle in minutes, compared with 3‑5 business days for traditional banks, and cost less than 1% in fees.
Current policy under President Milei is pro‑crypto, and the CNV framework aims to regulate rather than prohibit. A full ban would face strong public and economic backlash.
The story of Argentina shows that when inflation erodes confidence in the local currency, people will turn to whatever tool lets them preserve purchasing power. For many, that tool is crypto, and stablecoins have become the everyday savings account of the digital age.
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Kyla MacLaren
October 14, 2025 AT 09:30 AMStablecoins are the only sane way to keep money from disappearing.