Argentine President Javier Milei is facing a corruption probe into his promotion of a meme coin, which is a highly speculative form of cryptocurrency that’s seen a recent surge in popularity after President Donald Trump and his wife launched tokens of their own.

The controversy has turned what was once a promising regulatory path into political quicksand, leaving Argentina’s crypto landscape in turmoil. The promise of crypto regulation in Argentina, once fueled by the rise of pro-crypto president Javier Milei in late 2023,

Argentine President Javier Milei is facing impeachment calls after he promoted a little known cryptocurrency libra, which soared and soon plunged. However, it is unlikely to upend Milei’s presidency,

A judge in Argentina has been selected to investigate allegations of fraud against President Javier Milei for his brief promotion of a cryptocurrency that collapsed in value hours after it was launched last week.

Argentine President Javier Milei faces his first major political crisis as the so-called cryptogate scandal shakes his credibility. The failed cryptocurrency endorsement has sparked a legal and political backlash.

A new report cites text messages that appear to show the crypto mogul bragging about exerting some sort of control over the Argentinian leader.

Argentina's president faces his first major political crisis as the so-called "cryptogate" scandal shakes his credibility. The failed cryptocurrency endorsement sparks legal trouble, political fallout and media backlash.