Javier Milei, Argentina and cryptocurrency

Javier Milei's crypto flop: Libra scandal costs traders hundreds of millions
Argentine President Javier Milei's brief social media endorsement of the Libra memecoin turned sour as an estimated 86% of traders that took stake in the cryptocurrency lost a combined $251M in a swift crash,
Argentina’s crypto adoption hopes dim after Milei’s LIBRA memecoin scandal
The controversy has turned what was once a promising regulatory path into political quicksand, leaving Argentina’s crypto landscape in turmoil. The promise of crypto regulation in Argentina, once fueled by the rise of pro-crypto president Javier Milei in late 2023,
Argentina’s crypto scandal dings Milei, involves strange mix of characters
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing a corruption probe into his promotion of a meme coin, which is a highly speculative form of cryptocurrency that’s seen a recent surge in popularity after President Donald Trump and his wife launched tokens of their own.
Argentina's crypto scandal dings Milei, involves strange mix of characters
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Argentina’s Senate hands Javier Milei a win amid crypto rug pull scandal
Argentina’s Senate voted Thursday to scrap primary elections, delivering a major legislative victory to President Javier Milei just as he faces intense scrutiny over his role in a crypto rug pull that wiped $4.
Argentina's cryptogate: President Javier Milei faces credibility crisis over failed coin endorsement
Argentina's president faces his first major political crisis as the so-called "cryptogate" scandal shakes his credibility. The failed cryptocurrency endorsement sparks legal trouble, political fallout and media backlash.
Another Memecoin, Another Scam? Inside Argentina’s $LIBRA Disaster
Less than two weeks ago, we talked about the Central African Republic's memecoin disaster, and now the news cycle has been ...
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What is LIBRA? The Solana Meme Coin That Sparked a Political Scandal
LIBRA’s collapse triggered fraud claims, insider trading accusations, and calls for Argentine President Javier Milei’s ...
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LIBRA Memecoin Fiasco Destroyed $251M in Investor Wealth, Research Shows
LIBRA debuted on Meteora, a Solana-based decentralized exchange, last Friday and quickly surged to a market cap of over $4.5 ...
Politician-linked meme coins backfire after Libra scandal
A cryptocurrency that briefly surged on Argentine President Javier Milei's support before crashing is the latest in a series ...
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Some Wallets Still Trading LIBRA Despite $251 Million Losses: Nansen
A presidential endorsement fueled the Solana meme coin's rise before its collapse, leaving thousands holding empty bags.
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Libra Token’s Co-Creator Claimed He Paid Argentinian President Milei’s Sister
It was unclear if any money was exchanged between Davis and Milei's inner circle in advance of Libra's launch.
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Argentina Emerges as Potential Host for Ethereum Developer Conference
Argentine President Milei welcomed Ethereum's Devconnect conference proposal from Vitalik Buterin while facing backlash over ...
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Argentina’s LIBRA Token Crashes 89%! Amid Legitimacy Concerns: Why Aureal One Is the Best Crypto to Buy Now?
Argentina recently launched a coin called the LIBRA token, a Solana-based meme coin promoted by President Javier Milei that has sent shockwaves through the crypto market. Earlier, the token ...
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Vitalik Buterin proposes Devconnect in Argentina amid LIBRA fallout
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed that the next Devconnect conference be held in Argentina following the ...