Financial Inclusion
Bolivia’s Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza announced the integration of stablecoins into the country’s banking system, part of a broader plan to modernize the national economy. The move would make Bolivia one of the first countries to embed crypto-based payment tools directly into traditional financial services.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study finds Democrats, Republicans and Independents back Bitcoin for different reasons — financial freedom abroad, energy/grid benefits, and domestic financial access respectively. The findings point to growing cross-party openings for targeted crypto policy and adoption.
A recent survey finds Bitcoin resonates with US voters regardless of political leaning, citing financial inclusion, permissionless transactions, and energy-grid benefits. The cross-partisan appeal could influence regulatory debates and adoption.
AfriBit Africa introduces bitcoin to Soweto West in Kibera, Kenya's largest slum, enabling around 200 residents, including garbage collectors and local merchants, to use bitcoin for daily transactions via the Lightning Network. This initiative aims to provide unbanked individuals with faster, low-fee alternatives to traditional mobile money services like M-PESA, despite concerns from experts regarding bitcoin's volatility and regulatory challenges.