News of libra

Stupid cupid – an $LIBRA of love

Today 06:41 Exactly one year ago today the first black swan came along after probably the longest presidential honeymoon in Argentine history.

by Michael Soltys

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Congress report into ‘$LIBRA’ scam accuses Milei of crypto fraud

19-11-2025 10:49 Commission points finger at President and his sister in $LIBRA collapse, alleging judicial cover-up; Final opposition-led report by lawmakers says Milei is guilty of malfeasance and alleges official withheld information.

$LIBRA CRYPTO SCANDAL

‘$LIBRA’ case: Prosecutor seeks probe of Javier and Karina's phones

08-10-2025 14:40 Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has ordered an investigation into the communications of the President, his sister and others accused of promoting the alleged cryptocurrency fraud.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Moche, Milei and the scales of Justice

19-08-2025 19:17 A federal judge has determined that President Javier Milei’s posts on social media are not official acts of communication. ?Trump’s precedent in the United States and the impact on the '$LIBRA' cryptocurrency case.

by Walter Curia

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Corruption claims and political miscalculations

12-07-2025 06:16 The Milei government must defend its hard-fought macroeconomic stability at all costs, at least until the election. That’s why Caputo and Milei went on the offensive, making the rounds with their typical, friendly interviewers to accuse provincial governors and the opposition at large of seeking to destabilise the government.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

$LIBRA CRYPTO SCANDAL

Report: $LIBRA-linked entrepreneur made huge crypto transfers after Milei meet

10-07-2025 14:31 Scandal into cryptocurrency scam deepens as IT expert and journalist identifies transfers – allegedly surpassing US$5 million – that were sent by businessman Hayden Davis via virtual wallets to accounts that remain unidentified, less than an hour after meeting with President Javier Milei.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Anti-Corruption Office clears Milei of responsibility in ‘cryptogate’ scandal

10-06-2025 08:54 National government’s Anti-Corruption Office rules that President Javier Milei did not “violate” public ethics law when he promoted $LIBTA memecoin on February 14.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

President shuts down unit investigating crypto scandal

20-05-2025 14:46 Closing investigative unit probing 'Cryptogate' scandal ends the government’s internal investigation into the matter.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Milei shutters office investigating ‘cryptogate’ $LIBRA scandal

20-05-2025 10:54 Government says special unit – set up by President Javier Milei and also disbanded by him – probing allegations related to controversial cryptocurrency scandal shuttered after completing its “assigned task.”

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Cryptogate: Novelli in spotlight as probe into Milei assets advances

15-05-2025 17:06 Mauricio Novelli in spotlight as footage emerges of family emptying safety deposit boxes just days after President’s infamous post; Judge Servini has asked for investigative reports regarding Milei siblings in a reserved writ under trial secrecy.

Editorial

Into More Frustrations

12-04-2025 05:06 A Ruby Tuesday for President Javier Milei while the world at large is in an acute age of uncertainty thanks to Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Lower house approves probe into Milei-$LIBRA crypto scandal

08-04-2025 19:30 Lawmakers vote to summon key ministers as fallout grows over so-called ‘Cryptogate’ scandal.

In focus: Cryptocurrencies

Political support leading to increasing fall-out for crypto

03-04-2025 00:42 Experts say recent support from Donald Trump and Javier Milei for memecoin cryptocurrencies has led to losses of several billion dollars for investors, weakening a sector still is seeking legitimacy.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Prosecutor probes Milei assets in ‘$LIBRA’ Cryptogate case

27-03-2025 21:16 Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano gathering information regarding the assets of President Javier Milei, his sister Karina Milei and three businessmen.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Déjà vu? Another libertarian politician promotes ‘$LIBRA’ crypto token

20-03-2025 01:03 La Libertad Avanza lawmaker José Luis Espert says his account on the X social network was “hacked”; Post promoting ‘$LIBRA V2’ token made, just weeks after President Milei pushed same scam cryptocurrency.

‘CRYPTOGATE’ SCANDAL

Victims of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency scam file suit with NY court

19-03-2025 17:27 President Milei not named as defendant in class-action suit filed by law firm representing victims of cryptocurrency scandal.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

A month on from ‘$LIBRA,’ Milei siblings at centre of judicial tug-of-war

18-03-2025 17:00 Investigation into alleged corruption, influence-trafficking and public ethics rules now the focus of a jurisdictional tussle.

by Alfredo Izaguirre

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Marcelo Longobardi: ‘Milei’s conduct with journalists identical to Kirchners’

08-03-2025 06:00 Veteran reporter, radio presenter and host Marcelo Longobardi – whose incisive criticism led both the Kirchner and Milei governments to force him off the air – offers a critical analysis of the state of journalism in Argentina.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Challenging Milei’s ‘iron triangle’

08-03-2025 06:00 The Donald holds the keys to Milei’s future.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ANALYSIS

Milei feels the heat of the $LIBRA scandal

01-03-2025 07:18 Milei is doubling down. Not only does he deny any wrongdoing, he’s also trying to push forward with his own agenda.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

$LIBRA SCANDAL

Counterfeiting and cult murder: Family behind Milei memecoin has chequered past

26-02-2025 18:25 Hayden Davis is at centre of presidential scandal; His family has a chequered past involving rime, prison, fake identities and even a polygamist cult.

As I see it

Milei caught in a crypto spider web

22-02-2025 06:09 By associating himself with a cosmopolitan bunch of chancers, Milei has raised serious questions about the government he leads.

by James Neilson

'Cryptogate' scandal

Milei 'cryptogate' probe delegated to prosecutor

21-02-2025 17:29 Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano to assemble evidence against President Javier Milei regarding his involvement in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal.

MILEI IN AMERICA

Milei seeks rebound from crypto saga on visit to Trump world

20-02-2025 14:06 Until last week, Milei had done little but wow investors. But last Friday's cryptocurrency controversy has tested the pillars of his popularity.

'Cryptogate' Scandal

Milei orders Anti-Corruption Office to launch '$LIBRA' probe

20-02-2025 11:08 Opposition lawmakers push for a congressional commission to investigate President Javier Milei's conduct in scandal; UCR senator Pablo Blanco leading initiative, with support from Kirchnerism, some sectors of PRO and provincial leaders.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Milei’s crypto scandal led to losses for 86% of traders

19-02-2025 23:17 Estimated 86% of crypto traders that took positions in a memecoin endorsed by President Javier Milei ended up losing money, according to research firm.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

$LIBRA scandal: Multi-million-dollar civil lawsuit in US 'being prepared'

19-02-2025 16:37 New York law firm has already gathered more than 200 clients from Argentina, the United States, Europe and Asia for a possible class-action suit, according to 'La Nación' report.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Milei and the ‘$LIBRA’ scandal: How far does it go?

19-02-2025 15:20 Milei has a track record of reckless stances on troubled digital ventures. The consequences of the ‘$LIBRA’ scandal could be unpredictable and perhaps, it has only just begun.

by Javier Calvo

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Argentina scandal fuels sell-off on favourite memecoin platform

19-02-2025 09:07 Solana cryptocurrency sinks to the lowest level since early November after scandal involving President Javier Milei.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Explainer: ‘Cryptogate’ scandal involving Milei and Argentina

18-02-2025 17:49 Last Friday evening, Argentina's President Javier Milei promoted (or “shared,” according to his version of events) information about the ‘$LIBRA’ memecoin on social media. Just a few hours later, he was regretting the post.

INTERVIEW CONTROVERSY

Pressure on Santiago Caputo after clip leaked from Milei-Viale interview

18-02-2025 17:36 President granted an interview to Jonatan Viale about the scandal prompted by the ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency; Interrupted by his top advisor Santiago Caputo during it, criticism rains down on government and journalist.

POLITICS

Milei denies role in 'cryptogate' as prosecutors launch probe

18-02-2025 08:49 President denies promoting 'Libra' cryptocurrency that crashed last Friday, sparking huge losses for investors and prompting a flood of complaints.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Milei denies wrongdoing in his first defence of crypto debacle

18-02-2025 08:34 President Javier Milei denies wrongdoing in cryptocurrency scandal that’s dented his reputation, triggering lawsuits and even calls for his impeachment.

CRYPTO SCANDAL

Criptogate: Government plays down scandal, paints Milei as victim

17-02-2025 15:43 Casa Rosada closes ranks and claims President was unaware of details of controversial ‘Viva la Libertad Project’; Macri blamed for working against government.

‘CRYPTOGATE’ SCANDAL

Investigation to probe Milei’s conduct over 'cryptogate'

17-02-2025 15:34 Judge María Servini assigned probe into President’s conduct in launch of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency; Government announces its own investigation into scandal.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei stumbles into crypto memecoin scandal before US trip

17-02-2025 14:27 President Javier Milei's government launches probe after Libra debacle; La Libertad Avanza leader hoping to meet Trump, secure fresh IMF funds in Washington.

CRYPTO SCAM?

Milei pushes crypto token, then deletes post amid fears of scam

15-02-2025 09:25 Milei deleted initial post pushing crypto token, saying he was “not aware of the details of the project and after having become aware of it I decided not to continue spreading the word.”

FRAUD ALLEGATIONS

Milei accused of scamming supporters as he pushes crypto token

15-02-2025 00:09 President Javier Milei sparks major controversy after pushing new cryptocurrency token online; Experts warn of potential fraud as '$libra' coin soars in value before becoming worthless in just a few hours.