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President Javier Milei has abruptly shut down a government unit investigating his administration’s ties to the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal, raising new concerns about transparency and political accountability in Argentina. The special unit, formed just three months ago, was tasked with examining fraud and misconduct allegations linked to the memecoin’s rapid rise and crash, which left retail investors with an estimated $250 million in losses. Milei, who had personally promoted the coin on social media, now claims the unit completed its objectives. However, critics argue the move appears premature and politically motivated, as no public findings have been released. The Investigative Task Unit (UTI) was formed on February 19, just days after the $LIBRA token was launched on February 14. At the time, President Milei promoted the coin on social media, and hailed the coin as a private initiative to boost Argentina’s struggling economy. He encouraged investment, claiming it would support small businesses and entrepreneurs. However, within hours of Milei’s endorsement, $LIBRA surged in value before crashing by nearly 90%. Industry experts labeled the situation a “rug pull,” a scheme where developers abandon a project after collecting substantial funds. Over $4.5 billion moved through the coin, with thousands of investors blindsided by the sudden drop. Milei later distanced himself from $LIBRA, denying any involvement in its structure or operations, despite his earlier public endorsement. Related: Argentina Seeks Interpol Red Notice for LIBRA Crypto Scandal Figure Decree 332/2025, co-signed by Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, announced the dissolution of the UTI. It stated that the unit had fulfilled its task by forwarding collected information to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Yet, the lack of publicly available findings has raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. Notably, the decree followed pressure from lawmakers who recently established a congressional commission to independently examine the matter. Judge María Romilda Servini is now leading a parallel judicial investigation into Milei’s potential role in the scandal. Additionally, class-action lawsuits have emerged in the United States accusing the president of deceptive promotion and negligence. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has yet to release any conclusions regarding the $LIBRA affair. Furthermore, local reports suggest investigations are still active within the Anti-Corruption Office, the Central Bank, and the National Securities Commission. Related: Vitalik Buterin: Argentina Crypto Community Strong Despite Meme Coin LIBRA Crash María Florencia Zicavo, a close ally of Justice Minister Cúneo Libarona, led the now-dismantled unit. Critics argue the timing of the shutdown, amid ongoing inquiries, signals a deliberate attempt to stifle scrutiny and protect political interests. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

TechCrunch founder: Coinbase data leak may pose a threat to user safety Michael Arrington, founder of TechCrunch, said that Coinbase's recent data breach could pose a serious threat to users' personal safety. He pointed out that the leaked information included users' home addresses and account balances, which could make high-net-worth cryptocurrency holders targets for crimes such as kidnapping. Arrington stressed that regulators should re-evaluate mandatory KYC (know your customer) data collection policies and called for criminal liability for executives who failed to properly protect customer information. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan also pointed out that state-enforced KYC data collection may be the root cause of such risks. Coinbase previously disclosed that hackers attempted to extort $20 million in Bitcoin after overseas customer service staff were bribed to leak user data. The company refused to pay and offered a reward of the same amount to hunt down criminals, while promising to compensate affected users. The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into this. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan pointed out that the fundamental problem lies in the government-enforced KYC data collection system. (Decrypt)

Coinbase is currently working with the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the recent hacking incident involving customer data theft.

DOJ probes Coinbase cyberattack involving $20M extortion attempt The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including its criminal division in Washington, is investigating a cyberattack on @coinbase Exchange in which hackers attempted to extort $20 million to prevent the release of

According to Bloomberg, the US Department of Justice is investigating an internal data theft at Coinbase involving criminals bribing employees and contractors in India to obtain customer data. Coinbase stated it has reported the incident to the DOJ and other law enforcement