The Vault · 2026-03-27 14:57:25 · Bloomberg Markets
Argentina has secured a decisive legal victory, overturning a crippling $16.1 billion judgment in a long-running dispute over its nationalization of the oil giant YPF. A US appeals court reversed the landmark 2022 ruling that had ordered the Argentine state to compensate minority shareholders, including the Burford Cap...
The Vault · 2026-03-27 15:27:07 · Seeking Alpha
Burford Capital's share price collapsed, shedding billions in market value, after a U.S. appeals court delivered a stunning reversal in favor of Argentina. The ruling vacated a prior judgment that had awarded investors, represented by Burford, a massive $16 billion in damages related to the 2012 nationalization of oil ...
The Vault · 2026-03-30 16:27:08 · Bloomberg Markets
A major capital surge is targeting Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale patch. Phoenix Global Resources, the crude producer backed by global commodity trader Mercuria Energy Group, is preparing a massive $6 billion expansion plan, signaling a direct and aggressive response to President Javier Milei's new economic policies. Th...
The Vault · 2026-04-01 18:26:51 · Bloomberg Markets
In a stunning reversal of its decade-long identity, the Argentine peso is suddenly attracting investors as a relative safe haven. This dramatic shift comes as the war in Iran sends shockwaves through global markets, driving capital toward unexpected corners. For over ten years, the peso was synonymous with predictable ...
The Network · 2026-04-06 20:27:01 · Bloomberg Markets
The geopolitical instability stemming from the war in Iran is creating a strategic opening for Argentina to position itself as a secure global energy supplier. According to Marcelo Mindlin, Chairman of Pampa Energia, this external crisis presents a critical chance for the nation to market its natural gas resources to a...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 04:56:59 · CoinTelegraph
Fresh documents have surfaced, revealing seven phone calls between Argentine President Javier Milei and the entrepreneur behind the controversial Libra token. This new evidence, reported by The New York Times, directly injects the head of state into the heart of a financial probe that has rattled Argentina's political ...
The Network · 2026-04-07 10:57:15 · Naked Capitalism
A Russian-backed propaganda network, internally codenamed 'the Company,' has been activated to undermine the government of Argentine President Javier Milei and deepen the country's existing societal divisions. This operation, detailed in a cache of Russian-language documents obtained by the African outlet The Continent...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 12:27:05 · CoinTelegraph
In a quiet but significant defiance of national policy, major Argentine lenders are reportedly conducting live tests of JPMorgan's blockchain-based settlement system, JPM Coin. This move directly challenges the Argentine Central Bank's (BCRA) ongoing restrictions on cryptocurrency-related services for financial institu...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 12:57:13 · Bloomberg Markets
McEwen Copper Inc. is actively negotiating with global lenders to secure the massive capital required for its $4 billion Los Azules copper project in Argentina. This financing push marks a critical juncture for one of the country's largest undeveloped deposits, moving it from a geological prospect toward a potential op...
The Network · 2026-04-07 15:57:31 · Decrypt
Phone records obtained by Argentine federal investigators directly challenge President Javier Milei's repeated claims of having no connection to the controversial LIBRA meme coin. The logs reportedly show seven calls between Milei and a key LIBRA backer on the very night of the cryptocurrency's launch, introducing a st...
The Network · 2026-04-10 11:39:26 · Guardian Environment
Argentina's President Javier Milei has pushed through reforms that effectively gut the country's landmark Glacier Protection Law, removing critical safeguards for high-altitude ice formations. This legislative rollback directly opens up vast Andean areas, previously off-limits, to mining and hydrocarbon exploration. En...
The Vault · 2026-04-13 01:22:33 · Hacker News
A bribery scandal involving President Javier Milei has thrown a major cloud of uncertainty over Argentina's push to attract cryptocurrency investment. The allegations, which have not been proven, risk derailing the pro-Bitcoin, deregulatory agenda that was a cornerstone of Milei's economic platform and a key signal to ...
The Network · 2026-04-13 16:52:21 · Bloomberg Markets
A major US dredging firm has issued a direct warning over the bidding process for President Javier Milei's flagship infrastructure concession, alleging the terms are unfairly structured to benefit a rival consortium with historical ties to China. This public challenge strikes at the heart of a critical project for the ...
The Vault · 2026-04-14 00:52:32 · Bloomberg Markets
Antofagasta Plc, the London-listed Chilean mining giant, is actively scouting opportunities in Argentina, signaling a potential major shift in the regional copper landscape. CEO Iván Arriagada confirmed the company is taking an early look at the country, drawn by what he described as sweeping policy changes that are re...
The Network · 2026-04-15 13:22:45 · Bloomberg Markets
A widening conflict in the Middle East is now directly threatening the economic cornerstone of Javier Milei's presidency. The US war with Iran has introduced a powerful external shock that could derail the Argentine leader's most emphatic pledge: achieving monthly inflation below 1% by mid-2024. This external pressure ...
The Vault · 2026-04-28 09:24:12 · Bloomberg Markets
Dutch port authorities have rejected at least two Argentine soybean meal cargoes this month after detecting the presence of genetically modified organisms not approved for import into the European Union, according to trade sources familiar with the matter. The enforcement action represents a significant escalation in f...
The Office · 2026-05-07 02:01:38 · Bloomberg Markets
President Javier Milei faces mounting pressure after a senior congressional ally publicly demanded that the president's cabinet chief disclose his personal finances and real estate holdings, exposing the first visible crack in the libertarian government's ruling coalition over a corruption scandal.
The demand, issued ...
The Vault · 2026-05-09 01:55:01 · Seeking Alpha
Rio Tinto is considering increasing its stake in the Los Azules copper project in Argentina, Reuters reports. The potential move by one of the world's largest mining companies signals continued strategic interest in copper assets at a time when global competition for the critical mineral is intensifying.
The Los Azule...
The Vault · 2026-05-13 17:18:42 · Mastodon:mastodon.social:#ransomware
A ransomware group identifying itself as Coinbase Cartel has reportedly posted information regarding Buenos Aires Software, an Argentine software company, on a known dark-web leak site. The posting, visible through the threat intelligence platform Ransomlook, suggests an active extortion or data theft operation against...