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,
Libra Crypto Creator Reportedly Claimed He Could ‘Control’ Argentine President Javier Milei
A new report cites text messages that appear to show the crypto mogul bragging about exerting some sort of control over the Argentinian leader.
Argentina's president Javier Milei says he did not promote $LIBRA token, just shared it
Milei defends $LIBRA by emphasizing he shared, not promoted, the token, amid claims of minimal impact on Argentine investors.
Javier Milei-endorsed Libra token crashes after $107M insider rug pull
The Milei-endorsed Libra token crashed 94% after insiders cashed out $107 million in liquidity, erasing $4 billion in market cap just hours after launch.
Javier Milei’s Crypto Scandal Led to Losses for 86% of Traders
An estimated 86% of crypto traders that took positions in a memecoin endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday ended up losing money, according to research firm Nansen.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei Launches Solana Meme Coin—LIBRA Crashes 89%
A Solana meme coin shared by Argentina's President Javier Milei skyrocketed Friday, then collapsed. Here's what you need to know.
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 Pre
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.
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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.
Crypto worth $99 million withdrawn from Milei-backed Libra token, researchers say
Around $99 million worth of cryptocurrency was withdrawn from the marketplace of a coin at the centre of a scandal in ...
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Javier Milei-Linked Libra Token Hit by $99M Withdrawal from Creator Team Wallets: Report
A $99M withdrawal from Libra’s liquidity pool raises concerns as Chainalysis links the funds to creator-linked wallets.
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Argentine President Javier Milei denies promoting failed LIBRA memecoin
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has refuted claims that he promoted the controversial Libra token, which quickly tanked in value, leading the crypto-friendly politician to face multiple ...
Analysis-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 ...