Argentina, cryptocurrency and Javier Milei

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
Argentina’s opposition threatens impeachment trial after Milei touts crypto coin
President Javier Milei posted on X recommending the little-known crypto coin $LIBRE, which soon after shot up to nearly $5 apiece. Hours later, it plummeted to under $1.
Crypto Controversy: The $LIBRA Scandal in Argentina
A scandal in Argentina involving the cryptocurrency $LIBRA erupted after $99 million was withdrawn by wallets linked to its creator. President Javier Milei, initially endorsing the coin, denied ties as the coin's value surged then plummeted.
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.
Argentina's populist president promoted a meme coin — and now faces impeachment calls
After Javier Milei promoted the $libra meme coin on social media, its value soared before crashing hours later, sparking ...
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Argentina's LIBRA meme coin fails where Trump succeeded
Another head of state promoted a meme coin, only this time it went very, very badly. Why it matters: There's been a lot of ...
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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 ...
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 ...
How a $6.3b meme coin could bring down Argentina’s president
The opposition has called for firebrand Javier Milei’s impeachment after he promoted a cryptocurrency that soared but then ...
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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 ...
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Argentina's Milei Faces Fraud Probe After Boosting a Crypto Coin That Crashed Hours After Its Launch
Argentina's Milei Faces Fraud Probe After Boosting a Crypto Coin That Crashed Hours After Its Launch BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A judge in Argentina was selected Monday to investigate ...
Solana-based meme coin LIBRA controversy heats up, Argentina President hit by lawsuit
The high-profile meme coin was promoted by Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who is currently facing a lawsuit. At the time ...
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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 ...