Bitcoin

This event fits into a pattern of increasing politicization of the U.S. justice system, which may weaken institutional trust and drive capital toward decentralized, non-sovereign assets like Bitcoin. For Latin America, where crypto adoption is already high, such signals could accelerate de-dollarization and crypto usage as a hedge against political instability.

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernández, serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking, was pardoned by Donald Trump.

Trump Pardons Honduran Ex-President Hernández, Raising Questions About AML Enforcement and Crypto Adoption

Trump's pardon of Honduran ex-president Hernández signals a crack in US anti-money laundering enforcement, potentially boosting illicit crypto flows and inviting stricter oversight.