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Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office Rules President Milei Did Not Violate Ethics in LIBRA Promotion

A separate criminal investigation continues to examine Milei’s ties to the memecoin’s developers.

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Overview

  • In February, President Milei promoted LIBRA via his personal X account, driving its market capitalization to about $4.5 billion.
  • The token plunged by 90% within hours, erasing over $4 billion and leaving 86% of traders with combined losses of $251 million.
  • Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office ruled that he acted as an economist in a personal capacity and did not breach public ethics laws.
  • The Investigative Task Force established by the Chamber of Deputies was disbanded after delivering its report to prosecutors.
  • Hayden Davis reportedly bragged in text messages about influencing Milei through payments to his sister, Karina.