{"id":2974,"date":"2025-04-09T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=2974"},"modified":"2025-04-09T15:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:05:49","slug":"libra-investigation-memecoin-triggered-crisis-argentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/libra-investigation-memecoin-triggered-crisis-argentina\/","title":{"rendered":"LIBRA Investigation : how a memecoin triggered a crisis in Argentina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parliamentary-inquiry-into-argentine-presidents-memecoin-libra\"><strong>Parliamentary Inquiry into Argentine President&#8217;s Memecoin LIBRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Argentina is at a crucial turning point in what is now being referred to as &#8220;<strong>Libragate<\/strong>,&#8221; a resounding scandal surrounding the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/pump-swap-solana-dex-could-revolutionize-memecoin-trading\/\">memecoin<\/a> LIBRA<\/strong> shaking President <strong>Javier Milei&#8217;s<\/strong> administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8News: \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7Argentina\u2019s Congress has launched probe into <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24LIBRA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$LIBRA<\/a> token.<br><br>President of Argentina, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JMilei?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JMilei<\/a>, promoted <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24LIBRA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$LIBRA<\/a>, a coin launched on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/solana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@solana<\/a>, which surged to nearly $5 billion before crashing to under $20 million, resulting in losses of over $250 million in user funds. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hmPxPVla3B\">pic.twitter.com\/hmPxPVla3B<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SolanaFloor\/status\/1909895519901827335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Chamber of Deputies<\/strong> voted yesterday in a special session to open an <strong>official inquiry<\/strong> to shed light on this matter, marking a milestone in the recent history of <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-investing\/\">cryptocurrencies<\/a> in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Argentinian deputies passed three significant resolutions with a majority of 128 votes to 93. The first establishes a dedicated investigative commission for the <strong>LIBRA scandal<\/strong>, while the other two demand the appearance of senior government officials and detailed reports from the executive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the summoned individuals are <strong>Guillermo Francos<\/strong>, chief of staff, Luis Caputo, Minister of Economy, <strong>Mariano C\u00faneo Libarona<\/strong>, Minister of Justice, and <strong>Roberto Silva<\/strong>, director of the National Securities Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximiliano Ferraro, a deputy of the Civic Coalition, summed up the opposition&#8217;s collective momentum: &#8220;Society has the right to <strong>know the truth<\/strong>.&#8221; This inquiry promises to scrutinize not only President Milei&#8217;s actions but also the mechanisms that led to such a <strong>financial disaster<\/strong> under the government&#8217;s watchful eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-collapse-with-devastating-consequences\"><strong>A Collapse with Devastating Consequences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It all started on February 14, 2025, when Javier Milei posted a message on X touting the benefits of the <strong>LIBRA token,<\/strong> which he presented as a tool to &#8220;boost the Argentine economy&#8221; by supporting small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf7 Argentina\u2019s Congress advances 3 resolutions to investigate officials tied to the Libra memecoin scandal involving President Milei. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24LIBRA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$LIBRA<\/a> hit a $2B FDV before crashing 90% after Milei\u2019s endorsement. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jlsXaI0Lyf\">pic.twitter.com\/jlsXaI0Lyf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Satoshi Club (@esatoshiclub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esatoshiclub\/status\/1909862776555856138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact was immediate: the token&#8217;s price surged over <strong>3,000%<\/strong>, reaching a market capitalization of <strong>$4.56 billion<\/strong>. However, a few hours later, the fall was equally dramatic, with a <strong>90% loss in value<\/strong>, wiping out over <strong>$280 million<\/strong> for about <strong>75,000 investors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milei promptly deleted his post, claiming he was <strong>unaware<\/strong> of the project details and only voiced support for private entrepreneurship. This explanation failed to convince both the bankrupt investors and political opponents, who see it as an attempt to downplay a scandal with much deeper implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"suspicions-of-manipulation-and-fraud\"><strong>Suspicions of Manipulation and Fraud<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial investigations uncovered a troubling pattern. Entities like <strong>Kelsier Ventures<\/strong>, involved in the launch of LIBRA, reportedly <strong>controlled 85% of the total supply<\/strong> of tokens before its market release.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LIBRAGATE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LIBRAGATE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MileiEstafador?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MileiEstafador<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PtT3JHDggN\">pic.twitter.com\/PtT3JHDggN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jose Mate \ud83d\udc9b (@JoseMate10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoseMate10\/status\/1902690979213095423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 20, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to court documents, these insiders allegedly manipulated liquidity to rake in over <strong>$110 million in profits<\/strong>, leaving regular investors with worthless assets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Julien Dupont, a crypto analyst, minced no words: &#8220;This wasn&#8217;t just a &#8216; <strong><em>rug pull<\/em><\/strong>.&#8217; The structure and promotion of LIBRA, with the apparent approval of the president, suggest a complex web of <strong><em>conflicts of interest and manipulation.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The scandal went beyond Argentina&#8217;<\/strong>s borders on March 18 when the Burwick Law firm filed a class-action lawsuit in New York against Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, and Meteora, accusing these entities of <strong>deceptive practices and fraud<\/strong>. This international dimension increases the pressure on Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-setback-for-milei-and-his-ambitions\"><strong>A Setback for Milei and His Ambitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a year in power, Javier Milei could boast of notable <strong>economic successes<\/strong>: monthly inflation dropped from <strong>25.5%<\/strong> in December 2023 to <strong>2.7%<\/strong> in December 2024, and the country recorded its first budget surplus in 14 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">Dur\u00edsimo golpe para el r\u00e9gimen con la creaci\u00f3n de la comisi\u00f3n para investigar el esc\u00e1ndalo de <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24Libra&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">$Libra<\/a>. Milei est\u00e1 quedando atrapado en sus propias mentiras y estafas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AKjs5L2lM7\">pic.twitter.com\/AKjs5L2lM7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; C\u00e9sar Biondini (@BiondiniCesar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BiondiniCesar\/status\/1909692060786958597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the LIBRA scandal threatens to tarnish his image as an uncorrupted providential figure. With six months to go until the October 2025 legislative elections, his political opponents are <strong>exploiting this crisis<\/strong> to question his credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposition argues that this matter directly contradicts Milei&#8217;s anti-corruption promises. &#8220;This scandal humiliates us on the international stage,&#8221; stated deputy <strong>Leandro Santoro<\/strong>, who does not rule out impeachment proceedings if evidence continues to surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"towards-strengthened-crypto-regulation\"><strong>Towards Strengthened Crypto Regulation ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond politics, &#8220;Libragate&#8221; raises crucial questions about the <strong>future of cryptocurrencies in Argentina.<\/strong> The country, which aimed to become a regional hub for digital assets, faces gaping regulatory loopholes. &#8220;This is a wake-up call,&#8221; analyses financial expert Sylvie Benoit. &#8220;To realize its crypto ambitions, Argentina must establish robust consumer protections and ensure market integrity.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the parliamentary commission commences its work, the LIBRA scandal stands out as a case study for the global <a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/top-3-undervalued-altcoins-2025\/\">crypto industry<\/a>. It exemplifies <strong>the dangers<\/strong> of lenient regulation and the inherent risks of memecoins frenzy, particularly when championed by influential political figures. For Milei and Argentina, the coming months will be decisive: will the truth prevail, or will this fiasco be just another chapter in the country&#8217;s tumultuous economic history?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weex.com\/newbieActivities?id=520&amp;type=BEGINNER_TASK&amp;vipCode=ku3x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Complete your KYC on Weex and get $10 !<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More on this topic :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/top-threat-facing-bitcoin-according-expert\/\">The Biggest threat to Bitcoin, according to one expert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/4-key-reasons-behind-ethereums-eth-price-drop\/\">4 Key Reasons Behind Ethereum\u2019s (ETH) Price Drop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/crypto-whales-dump-trump-token-should-you-follow\/\">Crypto Whales dump TRUMP token : should you follow their lead ?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A memecoin endorsed by President Javier Milei has devastated thousands of Argentinian investors, losing $280 million within hours. Parliament retaliates with an official investigation, uncovering a potential network of manipulation and fraud. Enter the &#8220;Libragate,&#8221; a scandal that could reshape the future of cryptocurrencies in Argentina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":2972,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","faq_titre":"","questions_frequentes":"","custom_permalink":""},"categories":[11,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-altcoins","category-crypto-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How LIBRA memecoin triggered a crisis in Argentina\u2019s government<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Uncover the LIBRA memecoin scandal shaking Argentina with an official parliamentary investigation. 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