Author
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- Idi Amin Germán Silva-Jug
(Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit)
- Klender-Aimer Cortez-Alejandro
(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)
- Adrian Wong-Boren
(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)
- Roberto Chiquet- Jiménez
(Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit)
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the regulations applicableto Bitcoin in force in seven Latin American countries to assess the need to strengthen the regulatory framework and its implementation in the region. For this purpose, a qualitative study was designed with an exploratory scope and a non-experimental cross-sectional approach. Information is collected from secondary sources throughthe web and a survey of academics from institutions affiliated with the ALAFEC. The results show the regulatory advances regarding cryptocurrencies. Current regulations are described for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, and Venezuela. All the countries analyzed have mechanisms for the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing, and the use of resources of illicit origin. Nonetheless, it is necessary to strengthen the current regulations by including mechanisms for the protection of all participants. The results show the normative advances regarding the regulation of cryptocurrencies. Current regulations are described for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, and Venezuela. All the countries analyzed have mechanisms for the prevention of money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and the use of resources of illicit origin. Nonetheless, it is necessary to strengthen the current regulations by including mechanisms for the protection of all participants. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo general analizarla normatividad aplicable al bitcoin en siete países de Latinoamérica a efectos de evaluar la necesidad de fortalecerla en la región. Se diseñó un estudio cualitativo con alcance exploratorio y enfoque no experimental de tipo transeccional. Se recopiló información de fuentes secundarias a través de la web y mediante la aplicación de un sondeo a académicos de instituciones afiliadas a la ALAFEC. Los resultados evidencian los avances normativos con respecto a la regulación de las criptomonedas. Se realiza una descripción de la regulación vigente en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, México y Venezuela. Todos los países analizados cuentan con mecanismos para la prevención del lavado de dinero, el financiamiento del terrorismo y la utilización de recursos de procedencia ilícita. No obstante, es necesario fortalecer la regulación vigente mediante la inclusión de mecanismos para la protección de todos los participantes. Los resultados evidencian los avances normativos con respecto a la regulación de las criptomonedas. Se realiza una descripción de la regulación vigente en: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, México y Venezuela. Todos los países analizados cuentan con mecanismos para la prevención del lavado de dinero, el financiamiento del terrorismo y la utilización de recursos de procedencia ilícita. No obstante, es necesario fortalecer la regulación vigente mediante la inclusión de mecanismos para la protección de todos los participantes.
Suggested Citation
Idi Amin Germán Silva-Jug & Klender-Aimer Cortez-Alejandro & Adrian Wong-Boren & Roberto Chiquet- Jiménez, 2025.
"Comparative Analysis of Bitcoin Regulation in Latin American Countries [Análisis comparativo de la regulación del bitcoin en países de Latinoamérica],"
Revista Finanzas y Politica Economica, Universidad Católica de Colombia, vol. 17, pages 1-24, August.
Handle:
RePEc:col:000443:021772
DOI: 10.14718/revfinanzpolitecon.v17.202
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