Paraguay President’s X Account Hacked: Bitcoin Legal Tender Falsely Announced

President Santiago Peña’s verified Twitter account was compromised, spreading false information about Paraguay adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. The Paraguayan government swiftly clarified that no such law exists and the claim was unauthorized. No financial activity has been detected linked to the announcement, leading to minimal market impact despite brief speculation. This incident echoes past social media breaches where influential figures were hacked, prompting calls for stronger digital account security measures to prevent misinformation impacting policy perceptions.