The failed cryptocurrency endorsement has sparked a legal and political backlash. ... Argentina's Milei faces credibility crisis over crypto scam. Tobias Käufer. 02/21/2025 February 21, 2025.

1 day ago · BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — 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 surged in popularity after President Donald Trump and his wife launched tokens of their own.. The budding scandal in Argentina has been dubbed locally as “cryptogate” and has links to a diverse cast ...

5 days ago · Argentine lawyers filed fraud complaints against President Javier Milei in criminal court on Sunday for promoting a cryptocurrency on his social media, one of the lawyers told The Associated Press.

5 days ago · Argentine President Javier Milei is facing calls for impeachment after promoting a little-known cryptocurrency, whose price soared then collapsed after his endorsement, leading to losses...

4 days ago · A judge in Argentina has been selected to investigate allegations of fraud against President Javier Milei for his brief promotion of the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, which collapsed in value hours after it was launched last week.

4 days ago · Milei's post, which he deleted after just a few hours, drew heavy criticism not just from his political rivals in Argentina but also from those who had invested in the cryptocurrency.

4 days ago · A judge in Argentina has been tasked with leading an investigation into President Javier Milei’s relationship with the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, amid allegations of fraud.

5 days ago · Argentine lawyers filed fraud charges against President Javier Milei in criminal court for promoting a cryptocurrency on his social media, one of the lawyers told The Associated Press.

5 days ago · Argentine lawyers filed fraud charges against President Javier Milei in criminal court on Sunday for promoting a cryptocurrency on his social media, one of the lawyers told The Associated Press

6 days ago · Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has caused a political firestorm by promoting an unknown cryptocurrency token that shot up in value after his endorsement — then swiftly cratered.