Don’t cry for Argentina’s peso, as bitcoin interest rises ByAndrew GillickPRO INVESTOR Updated: 25 August 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. The decline of the Argentine peso continues, down about 8 percent against the dollar this week alone. After two rate hikes and the world’s highest interest rate didn’t stem the bleed there was an uptick in interest in bitcoin among Argentinians.