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Burwick Law Sues LIBRA Memecoin Creators Over Alleged Unfair Token Launch

Burwick Law is seeking damages on behalf of its client and is calling for greater accountability in the crypto space.
Ephraim Emmanuel
Last updated:
18 March 2025 @ 10:18 UTC
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Burwick Law, a prominent US law firm, has filed a lawsuit against Kelsier, KIP, and Meteora, alleging unfair token practices connected to the embattled LIBRA token. The lawsuit claims that the defendants led a misleading token launch, harming retail investors and leaving a trail of financial devastation in its wake.

Allegations of Misconduct

According to the lawsuit announced on X, Kelsier, KIP, and Meteora engaged in a series of questionable practices, including making false and misleading statements about the LIBRA’s potential and failing to disclose material information to investors. The lawsuit also alleges that the defendants manipulated the token’s price, artificially inflating its value and leaving investors with significant losses in the aftermath. 

This is the fallout from the case involving the Argentine President who promoted a pump-and-dump scheme called LIBRA which wiped out over $4 billion in market capitalization almost overnight. While certain insiders cashed out more than $107 million before the value collapsed, many investors were left devastated.

Argentine prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, in a major crackdown on crypto scams, has launched a probe into the LIBRA memecoin scheme, seeking to freeze a staggering $100 million in crypto assets linked to the alleged fraud. The move marks a significant escalation in the authorities’ efforts to tackle the growing menace of crypto scams and protect investors from financial losses.

Implications for the Crypto Community

This latest lawsuit has sparked widespread concern among crypto investors and has raised questions about the need for greater regulation in the space. As the case makes its way through the courts, it is likely to have significant implications for the future of digital investing. The lawsuit is also a reminder of the importance of doing thorough research and due diligence before investing in any virtual project.

Meanwhile, in a separate development, Four.Meme launchpad platform operating on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) has raised the alarm of a devastating cyberattack, resulting in the loss of liquidity on its PancakeSwap v3 pools. The hack has raised concerns about the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Four.Meme launch function has currently been suspended for emergency investigation as the team works frantically to fix the problem and ensure system security.

Ephraim Emmanuel

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