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Guatemala Uses Bitcoin Blockchain for Presidential Elections
Guatemala has become the world's first nation to utilize the BTC blockchain for presidential election vote tallying. Remarkably, the Bitcoin network was not employed for cryptocurrency transactions; instead, it played a pivotal role in guaranteeing transparency and upholding democratic principles in the voting process. 
As he awaits his trial scheduled for October 2nd, Sam Bankman-Fried finds himself in the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, notorious for its unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
In the past two days, two notable developments have emerged:
Yesterday, his legal team sought approval from a federal judge to allow him access to antidepressants while in detention.
According to a letter from his doctor, Sam has been receiving psychiatric treatment since February 2019 and “has a history of Major Depressive Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).”
Meanwhile, federal prosecutors claim that Bankman-Fried used funds taken from FTX customers to contribute more than $100 million to political campaigns before the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.
Antidepressants won’t help here either. Crypto435: Your Voice Matters in the Crypto World
The policies set by politicians will play a crucial role in determining how Americans will mine, buy, sell, and use cryptocurrencies in the coming years. With the 2024 US presidential elections just around the corner, this marks an opportune time to actively lobby for the interests of the crypto industry. 
Mairead McGuinness, the European Commissioner for Financial Services, believes there's no need to rush the launch of a digital euro before the next EU elections in June 2024. She advises the next EU Commission to take a careful and measured approach to the CBDC rollout. Furthermore, McGuinness mentioned that the European Central Bank will finalize its stance on the project this coming October. 
In the Argentine primary elections, Javier Milei, a candidate who supports Bitcoin and vehemently opposes the Central Bank, has garnered most of the votes.
He's not shy about criticizing the Central Bank, dubbing it a conduit for politicians to exploit Argentinians via inflation.
Milei is convinced that the salvation lies in Bitcoin, which can instill privacy back into finances.
Simultaneously, Bitcoin has hit a fresh historical maximum value when measured in Argentine peso. Turkey's Election Outcome Could Affect Crypto Industry's Future
Today's presidential elections in Turkey, where President Recep Erdogan faces strong rival Kilicdaroglu, could significantly impact the country's financial landscape and cryptocurrency industry. The outcome of the elections could play a crucial role in determining the future financial landscape of the country, particularly in relation to the cryptocurrency industry. 