Argentine judge orders freeze of 25 crypto accounts in LIBRA probe

The order seeks KYC, IP and transaction records from exchanges, though enforcement had not yet begun at the time of the report.

Summary

An Argentine judge has ordered cryptocurrency exchanges to freeze 25 accounts tied to the LIBRA investigation and to provide KYC (identity verification), IP and transaction records. The move signals a deeper push to trace account ownership and fund flows as part of the probe. Enforcement was still pending at the time of the report, leaving the timing and scope of compliance unclear.

Terms & Concepts
  • KYC: Know-your-customer identity verification checks
  • IP records: Internet address logs tied to account access
  • LIBRA investigation: Probe involving the LIBRA-related case