Meme coin Libra jumped to $5 after Milei post, then plunged Critics cry 'rug pull' scam, government says president was duped One poll shows surge in negative perceptions of president BUENOS AIRES ...

After Javier Milei promoted the $libra meme coin on social media, its value soared before crashing hours later, sparking controversy in Argentina.

Hayden Davis had a string of short-lived business ventures more than a decade long when he met Argentine leader Javier Milei.

On February 14, Javier Milei posted a link to the Libra meme coin project on X ... according to Forbes. “In Argentina, and in a situation like this, [crypto] has an appeal,” said Matías Vernengo, ...

Argentina's main stock index closed more than 5% lower on Monday. Meme coins are cryptocurrencies that are sometimes based on internet jokes, such as doge. Before his inauguration, President ...

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A meme coin scandal and investigation have dented the popularity of Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei and hindered his efforts to strengthen political ...

President Javier Milei of Argentina is under scrutiny due to a meme coin scandal involving the cryptocurrency Libra. His endorsement led to accusations of a 'rug-pull' scam, impacting his ...