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Milei's Shadowy Calls to LIBRA Crypto Boss: Argentina's Fintech Fever Dream Hits a Wall

Javier Milei, Argentina's crypto evangelist president, dialed up the head of doomed LIBRA project. Now, with federal eyes on him, the nation's blockchain ambitions teeter.

Fintech Dose Apr 07, 2026 4 min read
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Argentine President Javier Milei on phone amid crumbling LIBRA crypto logos and blockchain graphics

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Milei held phone calls with LIBRA's leader before its collapse, per NYT. 𝕏
  • President denies wrongdoing but stays a person of interest in federal investigation. 𝕏
  • Scandal tests Argentina's pro-crypto ambitions amid economic chaos. 𝕏
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Originally reported by The Block

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