- YPF is exploring crypto payments for gasoline and diesel.
- Pricing may be tied to “crypto dollars,” not the official exchange rate.
- Lemon, Ripio, and Binance are named as potential partners.
Argentina’s state-owned energy giant, YPF, is considering accepting cryptocurrency payments for fuel at its service stations. As inflation continues to challenge the Argentine peso and crypto adoption rises across the country, this step could mark a significant shift in how Argentines pay for everyday essentials like gasoline and diesel.
According to reports from La Nación, YPF is still in the early stages of evaluating the possibility. While no timeline has been confirmed, the company is exploring various scenarios to make crypto payments feasible and secure for its vast network of users.
Crypto Dollars, Not Official Rate
One of the key details in the discussion is the pricing model. Instead of tying fuel prices to Argentina’s official exchange rate, YPF is considering pricing in “crypto dollars” — stablecoins or dollar-equivalent cryptocurrencies often used in local crypto transactions.
This model would allow for a more stable and transparent pricing mechanism, particularly attractive in a country where currency controls and inflation often complicate day-to-day transactions.
To make this possible, YPF would likely require an intermediary crypto exchange to facilitate the conversions. So far, platforms such as Lemon, Ripio, and Binance have been mentioned as potential partners, each with a strong local presence and user base.
Crypto’s Growing Role in Argentina
Argentina has become one of Latin America’s most active crypto markets, largely driven by economic instability. Citizens frequently turn to stablecoins and crypto exchanges to preserve value and bypass currency restrictions.
If YPF moves forward, it would not only make fuel payments more flexible but also set a precedent for other state-owned enterprises in Argentina and the wider region.
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