Draft $5M Deal Linked to Milei’s Libra Promotion Found on Lobbyist’s Phone
A draft $5 million agreement linked to Javier Milei's Libra token promotion was found on a crypto lobbyist's phone.Summary
Forensic analysis of crypto lobbyist Mauricio Novelli's iPhone uncovered a draft document detailing a potential $5 million agreement connected to Argentine President Javier Milei's promotion of the Libra token. The note, dated February 11, 2025, outlines a three-part payment structure totaling $5 million, referencing an agreement with 'H,' believed to be crypto entrepreneur Hayden Davis. Payments included an advance, a payment contingent on Milei announcing Davis as an advisor, and a final payment tied to a consulting contract for the Argentine government. Investigators also found a separate draft crisis message intended to deny financial involvement if the scandal escalated. Novelli had communications with Milei and his sister Karina around the time Milei posted about the Libra memecoin on X in February 2024, which briefly saw the token's market cap hit $4 billion before crashing, leading to calls for Milei's impeachment.
(Source：Cointelegraph)