A recent survey by the University of San Salvador reveals that although Salvadorans largely back President Nayib Bukele and his policies (Bukele was re-elected for a second term in 2024), they don’t see Bitcoin, which he has heavily promoted, as a practical payment option.
Japanese company Agile Energy X started using surplus renewable energy for Bitcoin mining. According to company president Kenji Tateiwa, this initiative will help balance supply and demand in the energy grid while boosting the popularity of green energy sources.
President Joe Biden's administration is engaging with key figures in the cryptocurrency sector, seeking insights to better understand the community's sentiment, as reported by The Block, citing anonymous sources.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has accused Steven Kramer, a political consultant for the Democrats, of orchestrating the robocalls that utilized artificial intelligence to imitate President Biden's voice. Kramer was employed by Dean Phillips, who is competing against the sitting president in the primary elections.
Nigeria's government has levied a $10 billion fine against Binance, citing illegal transactions and efforts to manipulate the local currency's value. This move was outlined in a BBC interview with Bayo Onanuga, the President's Information and Strategy advisor.
After the recent U.S. presidential debate, prediction markets revealed a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The official data on how voters reacted to the debate will be available in the coming days.
The European Commission criticized Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton for bypassing protocol by sending an official warning to Elon Musk without prior consultation with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Donald Trump, the U.S. presidential hopeful, took to his social network, Truth Social, to announce the sale of limited edition sneakers bearing the BTC logo and the phrase "Trump — Crypto President." These sneakers are offered in black and orange.
Taiwan's law enforcement agencies have requested the court to authorize the arrest of ACE Exchange's president Chenhuan Wang and four others on accusations of money laundering and fraud. They're also seeking to limit their interaction with others while under detention.
Indonesia's upcoming elections are poised to be a pivotal moment for the nation's approach to cryptocurrencies. Incumbent President Joko Widodo has been supportive of crypto companies and startups, despite implementing comprehensive regulations across the sector, including trading exchanges.
It's election time. In 2024, US citizens will be heading off to polling to choose the new leader of the country, which will likely feature a standoff between the former president Donald Trump and the incumbent Joe Biden.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a new NFT collection named "Mugshot," inspired by his recent criminal allegations. Each NFT is priced at $99.
