US Court Rules Against Funds in Argentina’s LIBRA Meme Coin Scandal
A New York federal judge has dismissed attempts by investment funds to seize LIBRA cryptocurrency assets tied to Argentina's government. Judge Jennifer Rochon found insufficient evidence to link the meme coin's proceeds to the state, instead suggesting private individuals—including President Javier Milei, his sister Karina, and promoter Hayden Mark Davis—may control the funds.
The ruling deals a blow to creditors seeking repayment of Argentina's defaulted 2001 debt. LIBRA's alleged $100 million windfall remains in legal limbo as separate civil lawsuits against Milei progress. The case underscores the regulatory gray area surrounding meme coins with political connections.