{"id":24603,"date":"2023-11-20T09:07:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T09:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/argentina-elects-pro-bitcoin-and-anti-central-bank-candidate-javier-milei-new-president\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T09:07:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T09:07:30","slug":"argentina-elects-pro-bitcoin-and-anti-central-bank-candidate-javier-milei-new-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/argentina-elects-pro-bitcoin-and-anti-central-bank-candidate-javier-milei-new-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina Elects Pro Bitcoin and Anti-Central Bank Candidate Javier Milei, New President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a historic election, libertarian Javier Milei has won the presidential elections in Argentina.\u00a0Milei, known for his strong libertarian principles, secured a decisive win with 56% of the vote, surpassing his opponent Sergio Massa by a notable margin in the election run-off. This win also positions him as the second \u2018Bitcoin President\u2019 in Latin America, following El Salvador\u2019s Nayib Bukele, who made Bitcoin legal tender in the country two years ago on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/september-7-bitcoinday-in-el-salvador\/\">September 7, 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Milei, an ardent supporter of <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/cryptocurrencies\/section\/what-is-a-bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a>, has been vocal about his views on cryptocurrency, seeing it as a pivotal tool for economic autonomy and a return of monetary control to the private sector. His triumph in the election was mirrored by Bitcoin\u2019s performance in the market, which witnessed a nearly 3% increase, reaching $37,350 on Sunday. This rise in Bitcoin\u2019s value is widely perceived as a direct response to Milei\u2019s strong performance and his clear stance on digital currencies.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his campaign, Milei criticized the central banking system, describing it as a scam. He advocates for significant economic reforms, including the abolition of Argentina\u2019s central bank and a proposal to dollarize the economy. These proposals are in response to Argentina\u2019s dire economic conditions, characterized by hyperinflation, which hit 142% in October.<\/p>\n<p>In his victory speech, Milei acknowledged the immense challenges ahead, such as rampant inflation, unemployment, and poverty. He called for immediate and substantial measures to address these issues, underscoring that Argentina\u2019s critical situation demands more than tepid solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The response to Milei\u2019s victory was particularly vibrant among young Argentinians, including students who have grown up amidst economic turmoil. His win was celebrated in the streets of Buenos Aires with chants against the political elite and the lighting of fireworks, reflecting Milei\u2019s popularity among the youth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong><strong>Get 125% \/ $2,500 on 1st deposit!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of up to $2,500<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Milei\u2019s election not only signifies a new chapter in Argentina\u2019s political history but also highlights the increasing influence of cryptocurrency-friendly leaders in Latin America. His presidency could pave the way for more progressive digital currency policies in the region.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/argentina-elects-pro-bitcoin-and-anti-central-bank-candidate-javier-milei-new-president\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) In a historic election, libertarian Javier Milei has won the presidential elections in Argentina.\u00a0Milei, known for his strong libertarian principles, secured a decisive win with 56% of the vote, surpassing his opponent Sergio Massa by a notable margin in the election run-off. 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