LIBRA Token Lawsuit: $107M Scandal Hits Crypto Insiders

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LIBRA Token Lawsuit: $107 Million Scandal Hits Crypto Insiders

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: March 18, 2025

Key Takeaways

A lawsuit claims the LIBRA token’s creators misled investors, withheld tokens, and withdrew $107 million;
LIBRA’s value dropped 94% after insiders allegedly profited from a manipulated launch;
Argentine President Milei promoted LIBRA, but he is not named in the lawsuit against its developers.

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LIBRA Token Lawsuit: $107 Million Scandal Hits Crypto Insiders

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed in New York, accusing the developers of the LIBRA token of deceiving investors and manipulating its launch for personal gain.

Burwick Law, representing affected buyers, has named Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, and Meteora in the case, alleging that the companies used unfair tactics to boost the token’s value while quietly securing profits for themselves.

The complaint states that LIBRA’s creators set up a liquidity system that benefited insiders at the expense of ordinary buyers. According to the lawsuit, the majority of tokens were withheld at launch, and investors were not informed about the setup that inflated the token’s price.

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As a result, insiders allegedly withdrew around $107 million from the liquidity pools, which triggered a sudden 94% drop in value and left many investors with losses.

Burwick Law also argues that LIBRA’s promotion misled investors by giving the impression that it was part of an economic initiative. The token gained attention after Argentine President Javier Milei endorsed it on social media, though he is not named as a defendant.

The lawsuit claims that his involvement added credibility to the project and encouraged more people to invest under false impressions about its financial potential.

Burwick Law is seeking financial compensation for affected investors, as well as penalties against the defendants. The lawsuit also calls for restrictions on similar token launches to prevent further harm.

Argentine federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano recently sought to freeze $110 million in assets tied to the LIBRA token scandal. Why? Read the full story.