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What started as another scammy memecoin launch has spiraled into one of Argentina’s biggest political scandals.The $LIBRA token, promoted by President Javier Milei and tied to Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, is now at the center of multiple investigations—with allegations of bribery, insider trading, and political corruption. Some are calling it “CryptoGate.”Did Davis really have influence over Milei? Was the president’s sister involved in pay-to-play politics? Could Davis and Milei face legal action?This week, Danny Nelson, managing editor for data & tokens at CoinDesk, joins to reveal what his reporting uncovered, from secret deals to political fallout—and why this scandal could change how people see memecoins forever.Show highlights:Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!MantleGuestDanny Nelson, Managing Editor for Data & Tokens at CoinDeskLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on the LIBRA scandal:How the Libra Scandal Exposed Memecoin Insider Trading on the World StageBits + Bips: Could the LIBRA Scandal End the Memecoin Craze?Unchained: LIBRA Insider and Argentinian President Holding Secret CallsMeteora Co-Founder Resigns Amid LIBRA ScandalAre Memecoins Collapsing? These 8 Charts May Be Signaling YesCoinDesk: Libra Token's Hayden Davis Bragged of Influence Over Argentina's MileiCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s post on memecoins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices