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Do Salvadorans Really Need Bitcoin? Survey Results
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.
Argentina Investigates El Salvador's Bitcoin Integration Strategy
Argentina's new government is showing a keen interest in Bitcoin's potential. Newly elected president and crypto enthusiast Javier Milei is progressively making good on his promise to weave digital assets into the fabric of the real economy. 
Indonesian Elections to Shape the Nation's Crypto Future
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. How the U.S. Election Could Impact the Crypto Market
On November 5, voters across the U.S. will decide their next president in a contest that’s also attracting significant attention from the crypto sector. With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris running neck and neck, early results may be available as soon as the evening of November 6. Japanese Show Interest in Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining
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. 
Crypto Regulations in Argentina
Cryptocurrencies have garnered significant attention in Argentina, especially after Javier Milei, a crypto enthusiast, became the country's president. He has vowed to actively promote the widespread adoption of Bitcoin and aims to dismantle the Central Bank, criticizing it as an institution designed to deceive citizens. 
Biden Applauds Nigeria for Releasing Binance’s Gambaryan
U.S. President Joe Biden offered his thanks to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu for enabling the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who was held by Nigerian officials in February 2024 due to accusations related to Binance’s operations in Nigeria.
The Next U.S. Vice President: Implications for the Crypto Market
Kamala Harris's team is diligently searching for the most qualified vice-presidential candidate, with an announcement expected by August 7. Industry lobbyists believe the choice of Harris’s running mate will significantly influence the administration's stance on cryptocurrency. Nayib Bukele: The Pro-Bitcoin President of El Salvador
No president in the world integrated Bitcoin into their policy as El Salvador's Nayib Bukele did. In June 2021, he became the first, and so far the only, country leader to make Bitcoin a legal tender. Bukele’s decision was not a coincidence but a reflection of his broader approach to governance. Political Consultant Accused of Faking Biden's Voice
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. ACE Exchange Under Intensified Investigation
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. Daniel Alegre: An Interview With the CEO of Yuga Labs
Daniel Alegre is the CEO of Yuga Labs, the company best known for projects like Bored Apes, CryptoPunks, Meebits, and Otherside. He previously served as a Google executive and was the President and COO of Activision Blizzard. In this interview, we discussed Daniel’s insights on Yuga Labs' evolution, the role of gaming in web3, and his strategies for leading a pioneering blockchain and NFT company.