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By Tina Teng Published on 22/05/2025 – 7:35 GMT+2•Updated 9:29ADVERTISEMENTBitcoin surged to a fresh record high on Thursday, fuelled by optimism that the US Congress will soon pass a bill ill for stablecoin- the GENIUS Act, which is set to be the first regulatory framework under the Trump Administration.During Thursday’s Asian session, the world’s largest cryptocurrency soared past $111,000 (€98,000) at 5:23 am CEST, surpassing its previous all-time high of over $109,000 (€96,000) set during President Trump’s inauguration on 20 January.The rally was supported not only by legislative developments but also by increasing institutional interest. Crípto guru Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy,…

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ADVERTISEMENTIt’s undeniable, mobile phones have become essential items in our lives. We use them for everything: communicating with other people, showing off our best pictures, booking gym classes, managing our finances, and even paying for our groceries. Yet, there is one thing most people still don’t use their smartphones for: voting in elections. Since Estonia became the first country in the world to introduce internet voting in local government council elections in 2005, this use of technology has been a topic of debate in the political arena.Some experts fear it could undermine democratic standards by threatening voter privacy and compromising the integrity of…

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