- LIBRA cryptocurrency co-founder Hayden Davis faces allegations about claims of influence over Argentine President through his sister.
- Text messages allegedly show Davis discussing financial arrangements with President Milei’s sister Karina.
- CoinDesk and La Nacion both report accessing controversial message screenshots.
- Davis denies making or requesting payments, calling allegations politically motivated.
- Crypto community members raise questions about the authenticity of the leaked messages.
The cryptocurrency world faces fresh controversy as Hayden Davis, co-founder of the LIBRA token project, confronts allegations about claiming control over Argentine President Javier Milei through financial arrangements with the president’s sister.
According to reports from CoinDesk, the messages allegedly emerged during Davis’s fundraising efforts for the Milei-themed cryptocurrency in December. The texts purportedly show Davis discussing influence through payments to Karina Milei, the president’s influential sister and advisor.
Davis has strongly rejected these claims, stating: “This is nothing more than a politically motivated attack on President Milei.” When approached by La Nacion, Davis’s representatives indicated he couldn’t locate the messages on his device and had no recollection of sending them.
Cryptocurrency industry experts have raised significant doubts about the authenticity of the messages. Notable consultant BowTiedMara highlighted potential verification issues, suggesting the screenshots could be easily fabricated. The controversy emerges amid increasing scrutiny of cryptocurrency projects’ relationships with political figures.
The situation recalls previous incidents of alleged cryptocurrency influence in politics, including the 2022 FTX scandal where political donations came under intense scrutiny. This case particularly resonates in Argentina, where President Milei has positioned himself as crypto-friendly during his economic reform agenda.
The cryptocurrency community awaits further verification of these claims, as both CoinDesk and La Nacion stand by their reporting while investigations continue. The incident highlights the growing intersection between cryptocurrency projects and political influence, raising questions about transparency in the digital asset space.
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