Argentine President Under Fire for Cryptocurrency Scandal

Sun Aug 17 2025 13:21:56 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Argentine President Under Fire for Cryptocurrency Scandal

President Javier Milei faces accusations after the $Libra cryptocurrency scheme left investors with $250 million in losses.


A recent cryptocurrency initiative endorsed by Argentina's President Javier Milei has led to a massive financial scandal, where thousands of investors lost a total of $250 million due to a swift collapse after its launch.

In a shocking turn of events, Argentine President Javier Milei has found himself embroiled in a major scandal following the collapse of a cryptocurrency called $Libra. Launched on Valentine’s Day, the digital coin was promoted heavily by Milei in a tweet, hinting at Argentina's potential as an investment hub. Just 23 minutes after its creation, thousands of eager investors jumped at the opportunity, driving the coin's value sky-high. However, the excitement was short-lived as the coin's value plummeted soon after the largest stakeholders swiftly sold their holdings, resulting in an estimated $250 million loss for the majority of investors.

Critics have labeled the incident as a blatant “rug-pull,” a term used in the cryptocurrency world to describe similar schemes where insiders profit at the expense of everyday investors. The fallout has led to calls for Milei’s impeachment, with opposition leaders accusing him of scamming the very people he is meant to serve. Numerous criminal complaints have been lodged by aggrieved citizens, and an investigation has been initiated with Milei identified as a key figure.

As the scandal unfolds, Milei boldly made an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, sharing the stage with former President Trump, who has faced similar allegations related to the promotion of a cryptocurrency that also saw significant losses. The clash between political leadership and the chaos of cryptocurrency investments continues to raise concerns about accountability in Argentina's emerging digital economy.

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