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 <li style="font-weight: 400">Bolivia’s Central Bank officially ends its four-year ban on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400">Financial institutions in Bolivia can now engage in cryptocurrency transactions through authorized channels.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400">Bolivia launches an education plan to inform citizens about cryptocurrency trading risks.</li>
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After four years, the Central Bank of Bolivia has officially <a href="https://twitter.com/BancoCentralBO/status/1805997364362318143" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reversed</a> its 2020 ban on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;
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 El BCB, en coordinación con la ASFI y la UIF, a fin de modernizar el sistema de pagos, emite la Resolución de Directorio 084/2024, respecto al uso de los Activos Virtuales.
 Lee la nota completa: <a href="https://t.co/37Zpgg0V62" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/37Zpgg0V62</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnPa%C3%ADsUnidoEsUnPa%C3%ADsFuerte?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#UnPaísUnidoEsUnPaísFuerte</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElBCBGarant%C3%ADaDeLaEstabilidad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#ElBCBGarantíaDeLaEstabilidad</a> <a href="https://t.co/PX1uai8BeY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/PX1uai8BeY</a>
 — Banco Central de Bolivia (@BancoCentralBO) <a href="https://twitter.com/BancoCentralBO/status/1805997364362318143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 26, 2024</a>
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This move, aimed at updating the financial system, acknowledges the growing importance of digital currencies in the global financial ecosystem.&nbsp;
By reversing the ban, Bolivia is recognizing the increasing relevance and potential impact of digital assets on the economy.
<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-the-central-bank-of-bolivia-bcb-lift-ban-on-bitcoin-span">The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) Lift Ban On Bitcoin</h3>
The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) announced that financial institutions can now engage in cryptocurrency transactions through authorized electronic channels.&nbsp;
This change aligns Bolivia with Argentina’s more relaxed stance on digital assets and ends a ban on crypto use that started in 2014.
This reversal of the 2020 ban, coordinated with the Financial System Supervision Authority (ASFI) and the Financial Investigations Unit (UIF), allows more freedom but still does not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal tender.&nbsp;
The change aligns with the suggestions from the Latin American Financial Action Task Force (GAFILAT), which advocates for updated crypto regulations.&nbsp;
The “Boliviano” remains the only official currency, so businesses are not required to accept cryptocurrencies, and users need to be aware of the risks.&nbsp;
<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-bolivia-boosts-awareness-of-cryptocurrency-risks-span">Bolivia Boosts Awareness of Cryptocurrency Risks</h3>
Bolivia is taking steps to educate its citizens about the risks of trading cryptocurrencies as part of its Economic and Financial Education Plan.&nbsp;
This effort by the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) aims to ensure people handle digital assets safely and understand potential risks.&nbsp;
Bolivia’s move reflects its commitment to adapting to changes in digital finance and international money transfers, aligning with global trends toward integrating cryptocurrencies while adjusting regulations accordingly.

Bolivia Officially Ends Its Ban On Cryptocurrency Trading After 4 Years

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