In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight with Cointelegraph, we dive into the controversy surrounding the LIBRA memecoin rug pull, the onchain evidence linking it to the MELANIA token and the subsequent fallout from Argentine President Javier Milei’s social media posts.
Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts, is joined by Bubblemaps CEO Nicholas Vaiman, María Fernanda Juppet (CEO of CryptoMarket) and Cointelegraph breaking news reporter Zoltan Vardai to break down how the token launch unfolded, why insider trading accusations are swirling and what this means for Argentina’s crypto adoption.
We cover:
- (01:45) The nature of memecoins tied to political figures such as Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Argentinian president Javier Milei.
- (04:00) What was suspicious about the launch of LIBRA and why Bubblemaps leaned into the investigation.
- (05:23) The difference between LIBRA vs TRUMP and MELANIA.
- (06:34) Following the tokenomics (or lack thereof) LIBRA.
- (08:51) The on-chain breadcrumbs connecting LIBRA and MELANIA.
- (13:00) How insiders were able to snipe the market of millions.
- (18:52) The impact of LIBRA on the Argentinian market.
- (22:04) How to spot suspicious activity on the crypto internet.
From blockchain analytics to market reactions, we’re unpacking the full story so you can stay ahead of the latest crypto shakeups.
This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis.
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Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.
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