Vitalik Buterin Supports Argentina’s Crypto Community Amid LIBRA Scandal

In Brief:

Vitalik Buterin proposed hosting Devconnect in Argentina, tagging President Milei.

Buterin remains optimistic about Argentina's crypto scene despite the LIBRA controversy.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his continued support for Argentina’s crypto ecosystem in the wake of the LIBRA scandal. In a post, Buterin highlighted the determination of Argentinian developers and emphasized the importance of crypto education.

Buterin suggested that Ethereum’s Devconnect event be held in Argentina, directly tagging President Javier Milei, who responded positively, calling it an "honor" for Argentina. However, Buterin has previously criticized political meme coins, calling them vehicles for political bribery, aligning with concerns raised over LIBRA's alleged fraudulent activities.

Despite the controversy, Buterin remains bullish on Argentina’s crypto builders, praising their contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem.

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