On Sunday, Argentina elected right-wing Javier Milei as its new president. The self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist has vowed to end the country’s recurrent economic crises, rising poverty, social tension, and triple-digit inflation. As part of the radical economic policies he has pushed so far, Milei has made it clear that crypto will be a key instrument to revive the country’s economy.
Milei raised over 14.4M votes to beat Sergio Massa’s 11.5M, becoming the first candidate to win the presidency without being affiliated with any of the sides that have long ruled the country. The victory surprised most experts given the results of the first round, which saw Massa win with 36.7% of the votes over Milei’s 30%.
Argentinian Crypto Enthusiasts Rejoice
Having made a name for himself as an unusual politician, Milei’s views on cryptocurrency have also distinguished themselves from those of his peers. Back in 2018, Milei…
