Libra Token Scandal Involves Alleged Payments to Argentine President’s Sister
- Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, claimed he could control Argentine President Javier Milei through payments to his sister, Karina Milei.
- Davis allegedly sent money to Karina Milei, a key figure in the government, for influence over presidential actions.
- The Libra token launch resulted in wallets controlled by Davis and Kelsier Ventures netting over $100 million before crashing by more than 95%.
- Argentina’s opposition leaders have threatened impeachment proceedings against President Milei due to the scandal.
- The incident has negatively impacted Argentina’s stock market and prompted an anti-corruption probe into President Milei.
Text messages from December reveal Hayden Davis claimed influence over President Javier Milei through financial dealings with his sister, leading to significant controversy and financial fallout from the Libra token launch.
Source (2.6)https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/02/18/libra-token-s-co-creator-bragged-of-sending-money-to-argentine-president-milei-s-sister?rand=52298