World NewsJudge Assigned to Investigate Javier Milei’s Role in Crypto ScandalThe Argentinian president briefly promoted a cryptocurrency called LIBRA whose value collapsed within hours of its launch. 00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintThen-Argentine President-elect Javier Milei arrives at the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Nov. 29, 2023. Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty ImagesOwen Evans2/18/2025|Updated: 2/18/20250:00X 1A judge has been assigned to investigate Argentine President Javier Milei’s role in promoting a cryptocurrency that crashed.The controversy erupted on Feb. 14, when Milei directed his 3.8 million followers on X to a site for a cryptocurrency project called LIBRA.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentOwen EvansAuthorOwen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.Author’s Selected ArticlesChina’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic CorridorNov 02, 2025Labour Loses Welsh Seat After Century as Farage’s Reform Shakes Old LoyaltiesOct 27, 2025French Coastal Town at Heart of Illegal Immigrant Crossings to EnglandOct 19, 2025UK’s Free Speech Union Membership Grows as Arrests Over Online Speech Reach 30 DailyOct 14, 2025
