Argentinian citizens can now use bitcoin to top - up their SUBE travelcards as part of a partnership between Alto Viaje and fintech Bitex . The collaboration will allow citizens to access the metro and buses at various locations across the country using bitcoin . The financial crisis and high inflation in 2008 has prompted many of its citizens to consider bitcoin as an alternative to the peso and as a way of safeguarding their identity .
Argentinian travellers can now use bitcoin to top-up their SUBE travelcards as part of a partnership between Alto Viaje and fintech Bitex. The collaboration will allow citizens to access the metro and buses at 37 locations across the country using bitcoin. The financial crisis and high inflation in Argentina has led many of its citizens to consider bitcoin as an alternative to the peso and as a way of safeguarding their wealth.