The move is deemed a "deliberate pause" and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product.
The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools.
Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026.
Its central bank is examining changes to its existing ban that prohibits banks from trading crypto or offering crypto-related services.
The launch follows Ripio's previous release of a tokenized sovereign bond and is part of a broader push to bring real-world assets onto blockchain rails.
If you’ve heard this story before, you’re not alone. Argentina is particularly adept at leaping from crisis to crisis. A collapsing Argentine peso, desperate negotiations in Washington, and a high-profile U.S. rescue are all features once again. But this time, with libertarian President Javier Milei at the helm, the script was supposed to change. He […]
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Argentina has once again reached a breaking point, and the central bank has intervened to prop up a plunging peso despite new libertarian reforms. The crisis marks a sharp turn for those who briefly saw hope in President Javier Milei’s pro-market promises. Milei: the libertarian wave falters When Javier Milei assumed power, he made headlines […]
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A resolution issued on Friday argued that Javier Milei was speaking "as an economist and not a public official"
The country's Department of Justice claims the investigative unit has fulfilled its purpose.
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has approved the creation of a special congressional committee to investigate the controversial LIBRA memecoin project tied to President Javier Milei. The resolution passed on April 9 with 128 votes in favor, 93 against, and seven abstentions. The committee can summon top government officials and demand records from public institutions. Economy […]
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Lawmakers move to investigate the controversial token promoted by President Milei after investors suffered major losses.
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing a sharp drop in public trust following his controversial connection to the LIBRA memecoin collapse. A national poll measuring trust in Milei following the LIBRA scandal showed that 57.6% of Argentinians no longer trust the president, while 36% remain supportive and 6.4% are undecided. This suggests that nearly six […]
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Argentine lawyer Gregorio Dalbon has reportedly called on Interpol to issue a Red Notice for crypto entrepreneur Hayden Davis, linking him to the collapse of the Libra memecoin. Davis is the CEO of Kelsier Ventures and a central figure behind the controversial Solana-based Libra memecoin whose market capitalization plunged by more than $4 billion amid […]
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Attorney Gregorio Dalbon raised the procedural risk of U.S. citizen Davis remaining at large and of his financial resources allowing him to stay in hiding
Argentine authorities are ramping up their probe into the collapse of LIBRA, a Solana-based memecoin, with prosecutor Eduardo Taiano leading efforts to track transactions and freeze associated assets. According to local reports, the investigation aims to identify individuals who profited from the token’s rise and fall and determine whether any illicit activities, such as money […]
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On-chain data tracked by Nansen shows 86% of traders lost money, a total of $251 million.
Hayden Davis, a key figure behind the Solana-based Libra memecoin, is at the center of allegations suggesting he reportedly claimed to have influence over Argentine President Javier Milei, local media outlet La Nación reported on Feb. 18. The report noted that Davis boasted about paying Karina Milei—President Milei’s sister and a key player in his […]
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"At this point, memecoins are synonymous with 'pump and dump' schemes," says FRNT Financial.
It was unclear if any money was exchanged between Davis and Milei's inner circle in advance of Libra's launch.
The dramatic collapse of the Solana-based Libra memecoin has sparked controversy, legal battles, and renewed scrutiny of the crypto market. Once valued at $4.5 billion, the token plummeted 95% over the weekend, leaving retail investors with heavy losses and raising questions about insider activity in the memecoin sector. CryptoSlate has curated some of the major […]
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei has denied endorsing the controversial LIBRA memecoin, a project that triggered massive investor losses. In a Feb. 17 interview, Milei addressed the situation, stating that he did not actively promote the token but merely shared information about it. He maintained that he acted in good faith and had nothing to hide. […]
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Argentina’s stock market took a sharp hit over the weekend after President Javier Milei became involved in a crypto scandal. On Feb. 17, Reuters reported that Argentina’s flagship index, the S&P Merval, dropped more than 5% following his endorsement of the LIBRA memecoin, which collapsed shortly after reaching a $4.5 billion market capitalization. On Feb. […]
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Milei deleted posts promoting the token and claimed he was unaware of its development.
The CEO of KIP Protocol, a Web3 firm associated with the project, denied profiting from the token in an X space following rug pull accusations.
Milei deleted his original promotional tweet and revealed that he wasn't aware of its details.
Roughly 5 million Argentinians use crypto daily, according to Coinbase.
El Salvador partners with Argentina to strengthen the digital assets industry, with talks underway with over 25 nations for similar partnerships.
President Javier Milei has replaced the leadership of the country’s revenue agency following the introduction of a new tax regime targeting digital creators.
Regulators from both countries are looking to collaborate to foster crypto innovation.
Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy.