Elections

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EU Vote See Reelection of Some Officials With Key Roles in Bloc's Crypto Journey
Among the MEPs retaining their seats is Stefan Berger, who steered the landmark MiCA legislation.
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The EU's parliamentary elections start June 6. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off
Voters will choose the more than 700 MEPs who may drive the next wave of regulation around crypto.
The EU's parliamentary elections start June 6. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

Narendra Modi greets supporters in May. (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
India Springs Election Surprise, Sends Equity Market Crashing With Uncertain Implications for Crypto
Any plans for comprehensive crypto legislation could be kicked further down the road after a weaker-than-forecast showing for the governing party.
Narendra Modi greets supporters in May. (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (DimitroSevastopol/Pixabay)
Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win
The new Arbitrum-powered tool could give Russians critical of Putin a way to anonymously voice their displeasure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (DimitroSevastopol/Pixabay)

Kishida reiterated “Web3 is part of the new form of capitalism,” referring to his flagship economic policy intended to drive growth and wealth distribution. (Photo by Takayuki Masuda/ CoinDesk Japan)
Japan's Embrace of Web3 Uncertain as Ruling Party Under Threat
Liberal Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida once called Web3 a “new form of capitalism,” but he faces a party leadership election in September.
Kishida reiterated “Web3 is part of the new form of capitalism,” referring to his flagship economic policy intended to drive growth and wealth distribution. (Photo by Takayuki Masuda/ CoinDesk Japan)

Mexico City (Robbie Herrera/Unsplash)
In Mexico’s Biggest Election Yet, Crypto Remains on the Sidelines
The favorite to win, Mexico City’s former Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, is expected to remain aligned with her party’s previous position on crypto, one that focuses more on protect...
Mexico City (Robbie Herrera/Unsplash)

Prabowo and Gibran supporters during Indonesia presidential elections on Feb.14 in Jakarta. (Photo by Oscar Siagian/Getty Images)
Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election
During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generatio...
Prabowo and Gibran supporters during Indonesia presidential elections on Feb.14 in Jakarta. (Photo by Oscar Siagian/Getty Images)

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)
Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership.
Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei (Getty images)
Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina
Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.
Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei (Getty images)