Argentina's President Javier Milei promoted the $LIBRA cryptocurrency project, which suffered a severe price crash causing $250 million in investor losses. This event, known as 'Cryptogate,' has triggered calls for investigations and possible legal repercussions.
The $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal, known as Cryptogate, began in 2025 when Argentina's president Javier Milei promoted the $LIBRA meme coin. After a massive price spike, the coin's value plunged, resulting in $250 million losses for investors amid rug pull allegations.