Argentina freezes 25 LIBRA-linked crypto accounts as a judge orders six exchanges to provide KYC, IP, bank and transaction records. Argentina has frozen 25 crypto accounts linked to the LIBRA investigation. The order came from federal judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi. The judge also directed six exchanges to provide user records. The exchanges named are Binance, Bybit, OKX, CoinEx, FixedFloat, and Bitfinex. Wu Blockchain reported that the order covers KYC files, IP logs, bank links, and transaction histories. Whale Insider also reported the account freeze. The case stems from President Javier Milei’s promotion of the LIBRA token on X in February 2025. Investigators are now tracing wallets tied to the project. Court Order Expands LIBRA Investigation Wu Blockchain reported that the Argentine court order covers 25 crypto accounts linked to LIBRA.  The accounts are now frozen while investigators review fund movements. The order marks a wider push to track activity tied to the token. Argentine Judge Freezes 25 Crypto Accounts, Orders Six Exchanges to Identify Account Holders Argentine federal judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi ordered 25 crypto accounts linked to the LIBRA investigation frozen and directed Binance, Bybit, OKX, CoinEx, FixedFloat and Bitfinex… pic.twitter.com/rvTmh8eFFv — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 17, 2026 Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi issued the order as part of the federal investigation.  The freeze aims to preserve account balances and related records. Investigators are also seeking details from several centralized exchanges. The order names Binance, Bybit, OKX, CoinEx, FixedFloat, and Bitfinex. These platforms were directed to identify account holders linked to the probe.  The request includes personal data and trading activity connected with the accounts. Exchanges Asked to Provide KYC Data The judge ordered the exchanges to provide customer KYC files. KYC files usually include identity documents and account verification records.  These records can help investigators link wallets to account holders. The order also seeks IP logs and linked bank account details.  IP logs may show where accounts were accessed from during key transactions. Bank records can show fiat transfers connected with crypto activity. JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina freezes 25 crypto accounts linked to LIBRA investigation as judge orders exchanges to hand over KYC data, IP logs, bank details and transaction records. pic.twitter.com/bTuF2vY8n0 — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) July 17, 2026 Whale Insider also reported that Argentina froze 25 accounts in the LIBRA case.  The report said exchanges must provide KYC data, IP logs, bank details, and transaction records. These records may help authorities build a full timeline of fund movement. Read Also: Tether Freezes Over $515M in USDT Across Tron and Ethereum Police Report Tracks Team Libra Wallets A federal police report traced funds from accounts described as “Team Libra Wallets.” The report followed activity across multiple blockchains and centralized exchanges.  Investigators said some transfers were allegedly structured to make tracking harder. The reported movement included transfers through several platforms and chains. Such patterns can create delays for investigators reviewing blockchain records.  However, exchange data can add account-level details not visible on public ledgers. The LIBRA case remains tied to Milei’s February 2025 post on X. Authorities are now reviewing wallet activity, exchange accounts, and related transaction histories.  Further court filings may show how the frozen accounts connect to the wider investigation. The post Argentina Freezes 25 Crypto Accounts as LIBRA Probe Targets Major Exchanges appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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