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Central Bank Bars Official-Dollar Buyers From MEP/CCL for 90 Days as Rates Diverge

Financial and crypto quotes trade above bank and blue rates, with reserves near US$39.4 billion after no spot intervention.

Overview

  • The Banco Nación reference rate is about $1425 for buying and $1475 for selling at the start of the week.
  • The informal dólar blue holds near $1425 for buying and $1445 for selling in Buenos Aires, with Córdoba quoted around $1460.
  • Financial dollars remain above the official rate, with MEP around $1479–$1484 and CCL roughly $1490–$1498.
  • Dollar‑pegged stablecoins price higher than bank and blue levels, with USDT near $1494 on Binance and platform ranges between $1483 and $1543.
  • The BCRA now restricts anyone who purchases the official dollar from operating MEP or CCL for 90 days and reported no MULC intervention on Friday, leaving reserves around US$39.38 billion.