Argentina’s authorities have blocked Polymarket across the country after a ruling by a Buenos Aires court. It declared that it operated illegally and outside the country’s legal framework and regulations regarding gambling. The country’s authorities have asked ENACOM to impose a blockade against Polymarket by internet service providers. The limited
The crypto exchange from Argentina, Lemon, has rolled out a Visa credit card bonded by Bitcoin, as reported by local news La Nacion on January 14. Lemon has positioned itself as the second-biggest crypto exchange in the country, overseeing 5.5 million users. The new Bitcoin-supported Visa credit card permits access
Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has formally cleared President Javier Milei of any ethical misconduct related to his February promotion of the $LIBRA cryptocurrency. The OA concluded that Milei acted in a personal capacity and did not misuse public office or state resources. According to the OA, Milei’s now-deleted post on
A U.S. federal court has frozen nearly $57.65 million in USDC connected to the now-infamous LIBRA memecoin scandal, a case that’s rapidly evolving into one of 2025’s most explosive legal sagas in crypto. On-chain data by Arkham Intelligence shows that two Solana wallets—one holding $44.59 million, the other over $13
After the $4.6 billion LIBRA token controversy, the trust in President Javier Milei has decreased among the citizens, according to a recent poll. The poll revealed that approximately 58% of Argentinians don’t trust Milei. In March Zuban Córdoba surveyed President Javier Milei’s image after the LIBRA scandal with 1600 participants.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly expressed his support for Argentina’s crypto ecosystem by proposing that the country host Devconnect, a major Ethereum developer summit. Butterin’s support comes amidst recent news surrounding the LIBRA token, which experienced a rapid collapse and political controversy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter),
LIBRA launched on February 14, 2025, after Argentina’s President Javier Milei endorsed it on X. The token was framed as an instrument for economic support in Argentina. Thousands of traders immediately responded to LIBRA’s launch by participating when it reached a $4.5 billion market cap. The rapid sell-off activity from
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has denied promoting the controversial LIBRA token, which collapsed after a brief surge. He claims he only shared information about it. His comments come as fraud lawsuits and an official probe into the incident gain momentum. On February 17, Milei told Todo Noticias, “I did not
The recent launch of Argentina’s $LIBRA token has been making headlines in the market. The Solana meme coin promoted by the official tweet of Argentina’s President Javier Milei, known as LIBRA, collapsed. The coin first reached a market cap of $4.5 billion, but due to uncertainties about its legitimacy, it
With Trump being elected as the President of the US, his pro-crypto stance is acting as a major factor for several other countries to explore the industry. Vancouver has already passed a motion to explore the possibilities of becoming a Bitcoin-friendly city. On the other hand, El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption
