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Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office has determined that President Javier Milei did not violate any ethics laws when he promoted the Solana-based LIBRA memecoin in February.

In a resolution issued on Friday, the office declared that Milei’s Feb. 14 X post constituted a personal statement rather than an official announcement as a public servant. Therefore, Milei’s post did not result in any ethics violations, the document signed by Alejandro Melik, head of the Anti-Corruption Office, stated.

The Anti-Corruption Office is a decentralized agency that reports to the Argentine Ministry of Justice. Its chief, Melik, was appointed by the Milei administration in December 2023.

The office had launched an investigation into whether Milei had engaged in any misconduct after the LIBRA token price rose and cratered within hours of his X post promoting the project. Milei himself had requested the investigation and even created a special task force he disbanded last month after it fulfilled its mandate to examine his ties to the LIBRA token.

The case is still being investigated by an Argentine federal court, which froze Milei and his sister’s assets amid the probe.

The LIBRA scandal

The scandal erupted when Milei published an X post that was largely construed as an endorsement by the Argentine President. The post that was deleted within six hours and contained links to the Viva La Libertad Project website and the token’s contract number, which helped investors find it on Solana, stated:

“This private project will be dedicated to stimulating the growth of the Argentine economy by funding small businesses and Argentine entrepreneurs.”

Immediately following Milei’s post, the price of LIBRA rose sharply to around $5, but tanked soon after. Several investors lost millions of dollars as the token’s value fell by around 95%. The scandal rocked the Argentine market, even leading to a stock market crash days later.

Immediately after the token lost value, triggering an uproar on social media, including allegations of insider trading, Milei deleted the post. In a new post on Feb. 15, he clarified that he had no ties to the project, but had decided to delete the previous post after learning about the details of the project.

On Feb. 18, Milei said that he “acted in good faith” when he “shared” the project, and had, therefore, “made no mistakes.” His intention was not to promote the memecoin but to raise awareness about an effort to support Argentine businesses using crypto.

The same day, however, a local media outlet reported that LIBRA co-creator Hayden Davis boasted about his ‘control’ over Milei, thanks to his donations to Milei’s sister, Karina Milei.

Public trust in Milei’s administration cratered after the scandal.

The findings of the Anti-Corruption Office

The Anti-Corruption Office classified Milei’s post as a personal, non-official activity by the President of Argentina. It reiterated that the post “did not imply any governmental activity” since it was published from Milei’s personal X account, which receives no official management contributions or public resources.

The resolution added that Milei’s X account, where he presents himself as an “economist” and not a public official, predates his term as a congressman. The bureau, therefore, declared that the post was an expression of his personal opinion, a civil and political right guaranteed by the constitution.

The conclusion was further strengthened by the fact that the message was not disseminated through any official governmental accounts. The document added:

“…the post under analysis did not refer to public policies, programs, government decisions, or announcements with legal or budgetary effects.”

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South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myeon, has appointed Hashed Research CEO Kim Yong-Beom as chief policy officer of South Korea’s presidential office.

Before leading the Hashed Research, Crypto Fund Hashed think tank, Kim was vice minister of economy and finance during the Moon Jae-in administration.

In a previous interview with Hashed CEO Coindesk, he said the Lee administration is crypto-friendly and that local regulators are closely monitoring US crypto policy development with the aim of emulating them.

One of the first policy initiatives Kim Yong-Beom is working on is WON-based Stablecoin. This was identified by the newly elected President Lee as a priority to “prevent the wealth of its citizens from leaking abroad.”

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President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office occurred between Monday, Jan. 20, and Tuesday, April 29. During this period, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.10%) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.72%) dropped by 7% and 11%, respectively.

From competing artificial intelligence (AI) platforms out of China, geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, and (of course) tariffs, there have been many factors putting pressure on the capital markets this year.

Let’s analyze two popular growth stocks that experienced outsized volatility during Trump’s first 100 days in office. More importantly, we’ll uncover why these stocks plummeted and assess where each could be headed going forward.

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1. Tesla

I can’t think of another company that’s been more tied to the Trump administration than Tesla (TSLA 4.09%). The chart below illustrates Tesla’s share price action between Nov. 5 (election night) and April 29.

Data by YCharts.

As the trends show, Trump’s election victory served as a brief catalyst for Tesla stock during the final months of 2024. There were two driving forces at play here.

First, Trump installed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to lead the executive order-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program, looking for waste and fraud in government departments. Second, given Musk’s close ties to Trump, it was reasonable to think he may have had an influence on certain regulatory matters as it relates to companies that Musk controls, including autonomous vehicle regulations — one of the primary catalysts for Tesla’s long-term growth.

Unfortunately, Musk’s actions with regard to DOGE saw severe backlash from the general public in the U.S. and internationally, which led to boycotts and a shunning of most organizations related to Musk. As a result, Tesla stock cratered by 31% during the first 100 days of the new administration. Musk’s divided attention toward DOGE and his association with it didn’t sit well with investors either. Wall Street appears to be concerned about Tesla’s brand reputation as well as the amount of time Musk is spending in Washington (and his other companies) as opposed to focusing on Tesla.

As of market close on May 12, Tesla stock has rebounded by 9% since the conclusion of Trump’s first 100 days (and Musk stepping away from such an active role with DOGE). The partial stock price recovery helped Tesla rejoin the trillion-dollar market cap club. While this might suggest that Tesla is recovering, I’m less sure.

Tesla stock is on the rise recently because the U.S. and China have temporarily eased up on their tariff war, which resulted in a broad bullish move across the stock market. As far as Tesla’s business is concerned, much remains to be seen regarding whether the company can navigate an increasingly competitive landscape in the electric vehicle (EV) industry as well as whether it can recover from the severe brand damage Musk has created.

2. Eli Lilly

During Trump’s first 100 days in office, share prices of pharmaceutical powerhouse Eli Lilly (LLY -4.22%) rose 22%. Admittedly, that’s a gain, but there’s more than meets the eye here.

Data by YCharts.

As the chart above illustrates, shares of Lilly were under a lot of pressure for roughly half of Trump’s first 100 days only to experience a sharp rebound during the final week of April. Even so, shares of Lilly still trade below 52-week highs. I suspect that the stock could be headed for a nasty sell-off for two reasons.

First, pharmaceuticals have (so far) evaded the president’s tariff agenda. But that may soon change, as Trump recently hinted at imposing tariffs on pharmaceuticals sooner than later. On top of that, the President signed an executive order on May 11 to establish “most-favored-nation pricing” on all pharmaceuticals sold in the U.S. The idea here is that Trump wants to bring drug prices in the U.S. on par with other nations where medications are generally more affordable.

I suspect Lilly stock will face some headwinds in the short term until the market can sort out the actual effects these actions will have. In all likelihood, pharmaceutical businesses such as Lilly will fight against such an order (either through lawsuits or lobbying), putting a hold on any permanent changes for now. And these are all executive actions that are open to change by the current executive and by whoever eventually replaces him.

Investors should also remember that Lilly is a diversified operation with medications spanning multiple healthcare sectors, including GLP-1s, Alzheimer’s disease, eczema, and much more. And Lilly is a global business and is not entirely reliant on the U.S.

For these reasons, I think long-term investors should consider buying any dips that Lilly stock may experience in the near term.

Crypto.com is growing its U.S. presence with a new regional office in Washington, D.C.

This development comes as 21Shares has introduced a new Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) that gives investors regulated access to Crypto.com-supported blockchain Cronos.

Return to the American Market

According to a May 7 press release shared with CryptoPotato, the new office will be located in Downtown D.C., close to the White House.

“The U.S. market is central to the growth strategy of Crypto.com and the most exciting frontier for our entire industry,” said Matt David, President of North America and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at the exchange.

He explained that with the current Administration creating a more stable regulatory environment and key members of Congress taking the lead, expanding the company’s presence and workforce in the capital would help support their shared goals of responsibly growing both the business and the wider crypto industry.

The D.C. desk will mainly focus on handling public and government-related matters for the company’s operations in the country. This marks Crypto.com’s latest expansion in North America, following the opening of its regional headquarters in Tyler, Texas, in 2024.

Last month, the Singapore-based exchange also partnered with Trump Media to launch a series of crypto-related exchange-traded products expected to go live later this year. This move is part of a larger industry trend in which global crypto firms are returning to and stepping up their activities in the U.S.

Recently, OKX shared plans to reopen its American crypto exchange and launch a new Web3 wallet for users in the region. Crypto lender Nexo also announced its return to the country’s market due to a better regulatory environment under President Trump’s Administration.

21Shares Launches Cronos-Focused ETP

In related news, 21Shares has launched a new ETP that allows investors regulated access to the Cronos blockchain and its native CRO token.

“By launching a Cronos ETP, we are offering investors … regulated exposure to a blockchain ecosystem that is driving real-world adoption,” said Mandy Chiu, head of financial products development at 21Shares.

According to a statement, the ETP will be listed on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam under the ticker CRON. The new product has a 2.5% management fee and is designed to help investors access emerging Web3 infrastructure.

Cronos is a Layer 1 blockchain built to power decentralized finance (De-Fi), NFTs, and AI-driven Web3 applications. Compatible with both Ethereum and Cosmos, it aims to bridge centralized and decentralized systems.

Crypto.com played a key role in developing the network and remains a major contributor. The CRO token is used for transaction fees on the blockchain and offers various benefits on the exchange.