Election – DIGIT INFO

El Salvador pro-Bitcoin president Nayib Bukele launches re-election bid

Despite Bukele’s popularity, some critics argue he isn’t eligible to be re-elected under El Salvador’s constitution.

Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei trails as Argentina’s presidential election goes to run-off

Anti-establishment Javier Milei was the touted favorite in Argentina’s presidential election but is trailing in second place with 90% of the vote counted.

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Argentinian presidential candidate wants CBDCs to ‘solve’ hyperinflation

Sergio Massa’s stance on central bank digital currencies appears to be in complete opposition to Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate who wants to abolish Argentina’s central bank.

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Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei wins most votes in Argentina primary election

Argentine presidential hopeful Javier Milei — a pro-Bitcoin, anti-central bank libertarian — has won a majority of the votes in a primary election.

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Bitcoin, Ether are ‘like gold’ says Cathie Wood, but Ray Dalio is skeptical

Cathie Wood thinks Bitcoin and Ether are acting as “risk-off” assets and as a “flight to safety” for investors amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Presidential Candidate in South Korea to Raise Funds in Cryptocurrency, Issue NFTs

Lee Jae-myung, nominated by the ruling party in South Korea for the upcoming presidential elections this spring, is preparing to raise funds in cryptocurrencies and issue non-fungible tokens for supporters. His campaign hopes that the initiative will woo young and tech-savvy Korean voters whose interest in digital assets is growing. Ruling Party of South Korea […]

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Cryptocurrency Swap Not Banned in Iran, President’s Legal Team Says

Current regulations do not prohibit the swapping of digital currencies, according to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Legal Affairs. The department has stated its position in correspondence with an ICT industry association which wanted to know what rules apply to cryptocurrency exchange, local media reported. Converting a Cryptocurrency Into Another Is Not Against Iranian Law […]

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Israeli Knesset Creates Special NFT for New President Isaac Herzog

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has become the first national legislature to release a non-fungible token. The special NFT has been created for the country’s new president, Isaac Herzog, who took office this week after his election in early June. Knesset Becomes First Parliament to Issue NFT Isaac Herzog received the token right before his inauguration […]

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Election Candidates in Russia to Disclose Crypto Investments, New Bill Suggests

A new bill obliging candidates running for election in Russia to declare their spending on digital assets has hit the floor of the State Duma. According to the draft, Russian politicians will be required to disclose details about every crypto purchase they and their families make, if the total exceeds a certain amount. Candidates to […]

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Brazilians Can Now Bet on President Bolsonaro’s Reelection Bid on FTX

Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has launched a futures contract that allows Brazilian voters and traders in jurisdictions where the platform is available to bet on the outcome of Brazil’s next presidential election. With health and financial crises looming in the country, Jair Bolsonaro’s second term as head of state is far from certain. FTX Launches […]

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