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Latam Insights: Argentine Congress Takes Aim at Libra, Crypto Now Seizable in Brazil
14.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Argentine lower chamber will investigate Libra’s launch, cryptocurrency can now be legally seized in Brazil, and the Brazilian CBDC...
Argentine Stablecoin Markets Soar After Announcement Ending Currency Controls
13.4.2025
Stablecoin trading volumes skyrocketed following the confirmation of the end of currency control measures in Argentine markets. Local exchanges reported a 100% increase in trading volumes, initially driven by selling trends. However, by Saturday, buyers had taken control, leading to rising exchange...
Argentine Congress to Formally Investigate Government Officials’ Involvement With Libra
11.4.2025
The lower chamber of the Argentine Congress approved the creation of a commission to formally investigate the involvement of government officials with Libra, the cryptocurrency shared by President Javier Milei. The group will begin its investigative work on April 23. Argentine Congress to Open...
Argentine lawmakers back Milei probe in Libra crypto scandal
9.4.2025
Lawmakers in Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies backed an investigation into President Javier Milei’s alleged involvement in the Libra (LIBRA) cryptocurrency scandal.According to an April 8 report by local news outlet Buenos Aires Times, deputies in the lower house voted 128 to 93...
Argentine poll suggests 57% don’t trust President Milei after LIBRA scandal
27.3.2025
Nearly 58% of Argentinians said they don’t trust President Javier Milei following his involvement in the $4.6 billion Libra crypto scandal, according to a recent poll. “More than a month after the crypto fraud scandal broke out, how much do you trust Milei today?” polling...
Argentine lawyer requests Interpol red notice for LIBRA creator: Report
13.3.2025
Argentine lawyer Gregorio Dalbon has reportedly asked for a global arrest warrant to be issued for Hayden Davis, the co-creator of the LIBRA token that caused a political scandal in the country.Dalbon submitted a request to prosecutor Eduardo Taiano and judge María Servini, who are probing...
Argentine Prosecutor Orders Mass Freezing of Cryptocurrency in Libra Case
7.3.2025
Eduardo Taiano, the Argentine prosecutor currently probing Milei and the Libra cooperators, has ordered the freezing of all LIBRA tokens involved in the case. Furthermore, the attorney is scrutinizing the activities of the addresses holding LIBRA that have also purchased other currencies. Argentine...
Argentine prosecutor aims to freeze assets in LIBRA memecoin fraud case
6.3.2025
Federal Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, who is currently probing President Javier Milei’s alleged involvement in “Libragate,” is also seeking recovery of his deleted social media posts
Argentine prosecutor aims to freeze assets in LIBRA memecoin fraud case
6.3.2025
Federal Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, who is currently probing President Javier Milei’s alleged involvement in “Libragate,” is also seeking recovery of his deleted social media posts
Argentine prosecutor aims to freeze assets in LIBRA memecoin fraud case
6.3.2025
Federal Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, who is currently probing President Javier Milei’s alleged involvement in “Libragate,” is also seeking recovery of his deleted social media posts
Argentine prosecutor aims to freeze assets in LIBRA memecoin fraud case
6.3.2025
Federal Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, who is currently probing President Javier Milei’s alleged involvement in “Libragate,” is also seeking recovery of his deleted social media posts
Argentine prosecutor aims to freeze assets in LIBRA memecoin fraud case
6.3.2025
Federal Prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, who is currently probing President Javier Milei’s alleged involvement in “Libragate,” is also seeking recovery of his deleted social media posts
Argentine Regulators Say They Can’t Intervene in $LIBRA Crypto Controversy
20.2.2025
Argentine regulators have stated it lacks the authority to intervene in the ongoing $LIBRA matter, which stirred a…
Libra Token’s Co-Creator Claimed He Paid Argentinian President Milei’s Sister
18.2.2025
It was unclear if any money was exchanged between Davis and Milei's inner circle in advance of Libra's launch
Argentine President Javier Milei denies promoting failed LIBRA memecoin
18.2.2025
Argentine President Javier Milei claims he didn’t “promote” the LIBRA token — as fraud lawsuits filed against him have claimed — arguing instead that he merely “spread the word” about it
Argentine President Javier Milei denies promoting failed LIBRA memecoin
18.2.2025
Argentine President Javier Milei claims he didn’t “promote” the LIBRA token — as fraud lawsuits filed against him have claimed — arguing instead that he merely “spread the word” about it
Argentine President Javier Milei denies promoting failed LIBRA memecoin
18.2.2025
Argentine President Javier Milei claims he didn’t “promote” the LIBRA token — as fraud lawsuits filed against him have claimed — arguing instead that he merely “spread the word” about it
Argentine lawyers file complaint with US DOJ, FBI amid LIBRA fallout
17.2.2025
A group of Argentine lawyers have filed a complaint with the US DOJ and FBI that points to the protagonists behind the LIBRA token and asks for President Javier Milei to be investigated
Argentine lawyers file complaint with US DOJ, FBI amid LIBRA fallout
17.2.2025
A group of Argentine lawyers have filed a complaint with the US DOJ and FBI that points to the protagonists behind the LIBRA token and asks for President Javier Milei to be investigated
Argentine lawyers file complaint with US DOJ, FBI amid LIBRA fallout
17.2.2025
A group of Argentine lawyers have filed a complaint with the US DOJ and FBI that points to the protagonists behind the LIBRA token and asks for President Javier Milei to be investigated