🗣Argentinian President Denies Promoting LIBRA Scam, Calls Incident a Private Matter, Not a Government Issue
Recently, Argentinian President Javier Milei responded to allegations that he promoted the LIBRA meme coin, denying that he encouraged the public to invest in the token.
According to X user @tier10k, Milei stated that he merely shared information about LIBRA and did not present it as an investment recommendation. He also mentioned that the number of Argentinian investors affected by this incident is limited, with only about four or five people involved, far less than the reported 44,000 investors.
Milei emphasized that the actual number of affected investors is around 5,000, most of whom are experienced traders, with most of the involved traders coming from China and the United States, and they are fully aware of the associated investment risks.
Milei also mentioned that one of the behind-the-scenes promoters of LIBRA, Hayden Davis, had proposed creating a financing structure for entrepreneurs who found it difficult to obtain funding due to informal economic conditions, which he considered a positive initiative that merely helped spread the news.
Although President Milei defended his actions, he also admitted that the controversy has sparked widespread criticism and dissatisfaction, presenting a severe challenge to his political career, prompting him to reflect deeply and learn valuable lessons from it.
The incident originated when President Milei publicly mentioned LIBRA, causing the cryptocurrency to surge in popularity, with its price skyrocketing from zero to over $4, but it experienced a sharp decline within a few hours, raising suspicions of market manipulation of the token.
The incident ultimately led to early investors cashing out over $100 million, while later buyers faced huge losses. This not only intensified political pressure in Argentina but also caused the S&P Merval index of the Argentinian stock market to drop by 5%, significantly impacting the country's financial market.
The incident also triggered opposition calls for Milei's impeachment, accusing him of deceiving the public. Meanwhile, Argentina's anti-corruption agency and Federal Judge María Servini have launched an investigation. Despite Milei's insistence on his innocence, the controversy continues, and his government faces tighter scrutiny.
What do you think about this political turmoil in Argentina caused by cryptocurrency? Do you find President Milei's defense reasonable? From a financial regulatory perspective, how can similar incidents be prevented in the future?
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