Argentina
Argentina’s state-run oil company YPF will let customers pay for fuel with cryptocurrency, becoming one of the few Latin American firms to accept crypto at the pump. The company has not yet disclosed which tokens or a rollout timeline.
An unexpected Libra Trust has appeared, saying proceeds from the Libra token sale will fund grants for Argentine companies. The trust is believed to be financed by Kelsier Ventures CEO Hayden Davis to pursue the token’s original purpose.
El Salvador bought nearly 1,100 BTC during the recent market dip, underscoring its continued accumulation strategy. Meanwhile Brazil rolled out stricter crypto tax reporting rules and Argentina published a critical report on Libra, raising regulatory pressure across the region.
LIBRA surged over 30% on Wednesday even as Argentina’s Congress published a 200-page report accusing the token’s backers and political allies of orchestrating a coordinated rug pull. The rally surprised traders and highlighted a disconnect between market moves and serious investigative findings.
Towerbank’s Head of Digital Assets says many Argentine banks have completed crypto infrastructure and are waiting on regulatory approval to launch services, a development that could widen on‑ramps for local users.
An Argentine federal judge has issued an indefinite precautionary order freezing assets tied to key figures behind the LIBRA token launch, including Kelsier Ventures CEO Hayden Mark Davis. The move targets individuals accused of using crypto wallets to move funds connected to the project’s timeline and raises fresh questions for the broader crypto market.
An Argentine judge ordered a freeze on Kelsier Ventures CEO Hayden Mark Davis' assets amid a probe into the LIBRA token, publicly linked to President Javier Milei. The move tightens legal pressure around Milei’s inner circle and could reshape market confidence in LIBRA.
Argentina's judiciary ordered a broad asset freeze tied to the collapse of the Libra memecoin, targeting U.S. citizen Hayden Davis and two regional associates. The move is part of an escalating probe into alleged fraud and market manipulation that involves roughly $120 million.
Argentina has frozen assets linked to LIBRA co-founder Hayden Davis and others as part of a $57 million crypto investigation tied to alleged political connections. The move raises fresh regulatory risk for LIBRA and could pressure markets and exchanges handling the token.
An Argentine judge has frozen assets linked to a scandal surrounding the LIBRA memecoin after investor losses were reported. The case highlights growing legal scrutiny of memecoins and potential political entanglements in Latin America.