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LIBRA Memecoin Lawsuit Intensifies as Hayden Davis Testifies to Deny Fraud Claims

LIBRA Memecoin Lawsuit Intensifies as Hayden Davis Testifies to Deny Fraud Claims

In a new development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the LIBRA memecoin, Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and the so-called mastermind behind the LIBRA scandal, has submitted a voluntary statement to a federal court in New York, addressing a class action lawsuit filed by U.S. investors. The

Argentina President Cleared in LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Argentina President Cleared in LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has concluded that President Javier Milei did not violate public ethics laws when he promoted the LIBRA memecoin cryptocurrency from his personal X account in February 2025. The LIBRA memecoin, which saw a meteoric rise to a $2 billion market value before crashing 90%, sparked

Russian Couple Kidnapped in Argentina as Crypto Extortion Surges Globally

Russian Couple Kidnapped in Argentina as Crypto Extortion Surges Globally

A chilling kidnapping in Buenos Aires has thrust crypto kidnappings into the spotlight yet again, with Argentine authorities issuing international arrest warrants for two Russian suspects. The incident, which unfolded in the Argentine upscale Palermo neighborhood, saw a Russian couple held captive and extorted for a significant sum on a

Circle Freezes $57 Million in USDC Connected to Javier Milei Libra Token Controversy

Circle Freezes $57 Million in USDC Connected to Javier Milei Libra Token Controversy

In a significant development in the ongoing Libra memecoin saga, Circle, a leading stablecoin issuer, has frozen approximately $57.65 million in USDC held in wallets linked to the controversial token. The freeze, executed on Tuesday, targets two Solana based wallets associated with the Libra token team and its deployer,

Argentina President Disbands LIBRA Memecoin Probe Unit After Judge Orders Bank Records Unsealed

Argentina President Disbands LIBRA Memecoin Probe Unit After Judge Orders Bank Records Unsealed

Argentina’s government has abruptly dissolved an investigative task force established to examine the controversial LIBRA memecoin scandal, which has implicated President Javier Milei and his sister, Karina Milei. The decision, announced in a statement signed by both the president and the justice minister, comes just days after a federal

Argentine Judge Orders Disclosure of Javier Milei’s Bank Accounts in LIBRA Scandal Investigation

Argentine Judge Orders Disclosure of Javier Milei’s Bank Accounts in LIBRA Scandal Investigation

An Argentine judge has intensified the investigation into President Javier Milei’s involvement in the controversial LIBRA memecoin scandal by ordering the full disclosure of his bank accounts. The ruling, issued by Judge María Servini, also extends to the president’s sister, Karina Milei, as authorities probe allegations of fraud

Argentina’s Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Argentina’s Congress Launches Investigation into LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Argentina’s lower house of Congress has taken a decisive step toward unraveling the story behind the LIBRA memecoin, a token that gained attention earlier this year when President Javier Milei publicly endorsed it. Lawmakers recently voted to establish a commission tasked with examining the token’s rapid rise and

New York Law Firm Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over LIBRA Token Scandal

New York Law Firm Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over LIBRA Token Scandal

In a significant legal move, New York-based Burwick Law has initiated a class action lawsuit against Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, and Meteora, accusing the entities of orchestrating a deceptive launch surrounding the LIBRA token. Filed on March 18, 2025, the lawsuit alleges that the token’s developers engaged in manipulative

Argentina Unveils Robust Crypto Oversight Framework to Boost Transparency

Argentina Unveils Robust Crypto Oversight Framework to Boost Transparency

Argentina is stepping into the spotlight of global cryptocurrency with a freshly minted regulatory framework designed to tighten oversight of virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Known as Resolution No. 1058, this initiative from the country’s Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) introduces a comprehensive set of rules aimed at ensuring

Argentine Lawyers Seek Interpol Arrest of Hayden Davis in LIBRA memecoin crackdown

Argentine Lawyers Seek Interpol Arrest of Hayden Davis in LIBRA memecoin crackdown

Hayden Mark Davis, the American entrepreneur behind the controversial Libra memecoin, is now the prime target of Argentine authorities as they unravel a multimillion-dollar fraud investigation. On March 12, 2025, Gregorio Dalbón, a prominent Argentine lawyer, submitted a formal request to prosecutor Eduardo Taiano in Buenos Aires, calling for an

Argentinian News Reports DOJ Opens Investigation into Libra Controversy and President Milei

Argentinian News Reports DOJ Opens Investigation into Libra Controversy and President Milei

Argentinian news outlet La Nacion has reported that the United States Department of Justice has allegedly launched a probe into the tumultuous memecoin Libra, a token propelled into the spotlight by Argentina’s President Javier Milei before its swift and costly collapse. According to unnamed sources cited by the publication,

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Defends Argentina President Javier Milei Amid LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Defends Argentina President Javier Milei Amid LIBRA Memecoin Controversy

Charles Hoskinson, the visionary mind behind Cardano, has stepped into the spotlight, this time to voice his unwavering support for Argentina’s President Javier Milei admid the LIBRA memecoin scandal. In a recent video clip, Hoskinson passionately defends Milei’s libertarian approach to governance, particularly the economic reforms that have

Libra Token Architect Allegedly Paid Off Argentinian President Milei's Sister

Libra Token Architect Allegedly Paid Off Argentinian President Milei's Sister

In a shocking twist to the Solana memecoin Libra story, Hayden Davis, one of the masterminds behind the Libra token, has come under scrutiny for his alleged influence over President Javier Milei. Davis, who is also the CEO of Kelsier Ventures, reportedly boasted in private text messages about his ability

Hayden Davis, the Mastermind Behind the LIBRA and MELANIA Memecoin Scandals

Hayden Davis, the Mastermind Behind the LIBRA and MELANIA Memecoin Scandals

In the whirlwind of a weekend that has left the crypto community reeling, new revelations have come to light about Hayden Davis, the man at the center of the Libra memecoin scandal involving Argentine President Javier Milei. Davis, who has also been linked to the Donald Trump related Melania memecoin

Argentina's President Javier Milei Charged with Fraud Over Solana Libra Memecoin Scandal

Argentina's President Javier Milei Charged with Fraud Over Solana Libra Memecoin Scandal

Politics in Argentina has taken a turn for the worse due to a scandal involving the $LIBRA token, leading to fraud charges against President Javier Milei. The token, which Milei briefly backed, plummeted by 95% in value, sparking a legal firestorm that has captured national attention. In an unfolding drama,

Argentina President Javier Milei's Endorsement Leads to Massive Memecoin Rugpull

Argentina President Javier Milei's Endorsement Leads to Massive Memecoin Rugpull

In what can only be described as a whirlwind of hype followed by a colossal crash, Argentina's President Javier Milei inadvertently became the face of one of the most dramatic rug pulls in crypto history. The incident centered around a memecoin named Libra on the Solana network, which

Argentina and El Salvador Join Forces in Crypto Regulation

Argentina and El Salvador Join Forces in Crypto Regulation

Argentina has embarked on a collaborative journey with El Salvador to refine and enhance their regulatory frameworks surrounding cryptocurrencies. This partnership, orchestrated under the guidance of President Javier Milei, underscores a commitment to creating a robust and transparent environment for virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The heart of this collaboration

Argentinian President Milei Advises on DOGE with Musk and Ramaswamy

Argentinian President Milei Advises on DOGE with Musk and Ramaswamy

Argentinian President Javier Milei has recently shared his insights on the concept of government efficiency, offering advice that resonates with the newly formed Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States, spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy under President Donald Trump. In a video clip of Milei talking

Milei's Vision for Cryptocurrency Is a Push Towards Financial Independence

Milei's Vision for Cryptocurrency Is a Push Towards Financial Independence

Javier Milei, an Argentine economist and President of Argentina, recently voiced a strong stance on the integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of maintaining independence from state control. His advocacy comes at a time when digital currencies are gaining traction globally, yet facing regulatory scrutiny in