Argentina’s President Javier Milei is defending himself against accusations that he promoted a cryptocurrency that crashed, leaving investors with losses worth billions of dollars. The libertarian firebrand had initially posted a message on social media showcasing the launch of a new token on Friday night, saying it would stimulate economic growth. Also in this edition: our reporters in Germany meet the business owners angry at the ruling coalition for the decline in the country’s competitiveness.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20250218-argentina-s-milei-denies-role-in-cryptocurrency-scandal-as-government-launches-probe