Argentine President Milei Cleared of Wrongdoing in LIBRA Memecoin Case

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Argentine President Javier Milei was cleared of ethical misconduct regarding his promotion of the LIBRA memecoin in February, according to a resolution from the anti-corruption office. Key points include:

  • The office stated Milei spoke as an economist, not a public official.
  • Milei's personal account existed prior to his presidency.
  • LIBRA was promoted as a means for small and medium-sized companies in Argentina to raise capital, reaching a market cap of around $4.5 billion.
  • After promoting LIBRA, he deleted the post hours later, unaware of the project's details.
  • Following the deletion, LIBRA lost 90% of its value, totaling over $4 billion in losses.
  • Investors suffered a total loss of $251 million, with only $180 million secured in profits by others.
  • Issues arose when it was revealed that LIBRA's co-creator had been making payments to Milei's sister, suggesting potential influence.