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    Argentina’s Milei under scrutiny over cryptocurrency post in suspected rug pull scam

    February 15, 20252 Mins Read


    BUENOS AIRES, Feb 16 — Argentina President Javier Milei was facing criticism yesterday after promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soared, then quickly tanked, sparking accusations of fraud and calls for an investigation.

    According to news outlets, the libertarian Milei had posted a message on social media platform X Friday evening, praising a “private project” aimed at “stimulating the growth of the Argentine economy, by financing small businesses and Argentine entrepreneurs.”

    “The world wants to invest in Argentina. $LIBRA,” the post reportedly said, naming the cryptocurrency along with a website for the project.

    Hours later, Milei deleted the message, explaining: “I did not know the details of the project and after learning about it, I decided not to continue spreading it.”

    He added he had “obviously no connection” with the “alleged private company.”

    But industry observers called the operation a “rug pull” — a scam where developers unveil a crypto token, attract investors, then quickly cash out.

    “Within minutes of the launch, multiple large holders began liquidating MILLIONS of USD worth of $LIBRA,” The Kobeissi Letter, which provides analysis on global capital markets, said in a thread on X.

    “This included gains of +US$4 million or more as $LIBRA rose to US$4.6 billion in market cap. After the top was set at 5:40pm ET, the coin fell in a literal straight-line.”

    Javier Smaldone, a computer scientist and digital influencer known for his denunciation of pyramid schemes, called the short-lived operation a “global scam” in a post on X.

    “So far, it has been discovered that the profit made is around US$107 million,” he told AFP. “Maybe more.”

    Yesterday, former president and opposition figure Cristina Kirchner called Milei a “crypto-scammer.”

    Maximiliano Ferraro, of the centre-right Civic Coalition, said Parliament must create a “special inquiry commission” to “clarify the facts and determine responsibility.”

    It appeared Milei was preparing to defend himself.

    Francisco Onato, identified in local media as Milei’s personal lawyer, posted on X that the president merely highlighted a company to boost Argentina’s economy.

    His behaviour “does not constitute any crime, due to the lack of intention,” he argued. — AFP



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