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Libra Case Update:  Million Frozen, Investigations Progress

Libra Case Update: $57 Million Frozen, Investigations Progress

Legal actions against the Libra meme coin, which was shared by Argentina’s President Javier Milei, continue to progress. This week, Circle froze two addresses containing over $57 million in funds, while authorities investigate the involvement of individuals allegedly linked to the meme coin. Libra Probes Advance: Circle Freezes $57 Million, Argentina Scrutinizes Communications The investigations […]

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Russian Couple Kidnapped in Crypto Trap—Escape Sets off Global Hunt

Russian Couple Kidnapped in Crypto Trap—Escape Sets off Global Hunt

Crypto-fueled chaos strikes again as a Russian couple is rescued from a Buenos Aires kidnapping tied to a digital ransom, sparking a global manhunt. Russian Couple Abducted in Crypto Sting—Kidnappers Flee to UAE A Russian couple has been rescued in Buenos Aires after reportedly being kidnapped and released following a $43,000 ransom paid in cryptocurrency.

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Latam Insights: Milei Dissolves Libra’s Investigation, Colombian CBDC Comes out of Stealth

Latam Insights: Milei Dissolves Libra’s Investigation, Colombian CBDC Comes out of Stealth

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Argentine President Javier Milei dissolves the group investigating Libra, Colombia pilots CBDC on Cosmos, and the largest bank in Guatemala taps crypto for remittances. Milei Dissolves Argentine Task Force Investigating Alleged Libra

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Milei Dissolves Argentine Task Force Investigating Alleged Libra Market Manipulation

Milei Dissolves Argentine Task Force Investigating Alleged Libra Market Manipulation

The Argentine government dissolved the Investigation Task Unit (UTI), a Justice Ministry body created three months ago to probe alleged market manipulation linked to the LIBRA crypto meme coin promoted by President Javier Milei, according to a Ministry of Justice decree. Investigation Into Libra Crypto Scandal Ends With Unit’s Dissolution Established via Decree 114/2025 in

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The Argentine Crypto Wallet Ecosystem Is at Risk: What’s Happening?

The Argentine Crypto Wallet Ecosystem Is at Risk: What’s Happening?

A transactional tax established in 2001 puts the Argentine crypto wallet ecosystem at risk, creating disadvantages compared to traditional financial institutions like banks. The industry expects President Milei to rectify this measure, but that has not happened yet. Argentine Crypto Wallet Providers in Disarray as Tax Puts Local Players in Checkmate The Argentine crypto industry,

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Argentine Football Association Partners With STEPN to Launch Digital Sneakers

Argentine Football Association Partners With STEPN to Launch Digital Sneakers

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN in a deal that honors the Argentine soccer team. The partnership includes the issuance of Genesis NFT sneakers that will unlock real-life rewards. Argentine Football Association to Issue Genesis NFT Sneakers The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN, a Solana-based move-to-earn project, to issue

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