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Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?
Trump Administration A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei. By Jack Nicas and David Yaffe-Bellany Jack Nicas, who covers Argentina, reported from Rio de Janeiro. David Yaffe-Bellany, who covers the crypto industry, reported from San Francisco. The scandal began with a tweet. “The…
Argentina opposition calls for impeachment of Javier Milei after cryptocurrency collapse
President endorsed $Libra crypto token on Friday before it collapsed, leading some to call it a financial ‘rug pull’ Opposition politicians in Argentina have called for the impeachment of president Javier Milei after he touted a cryptocurrency which quickly collapsed and reportedly led to millions of dollars in losses this weekend. Milei endorsed the little-known…