Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), revealed that Cardano passed on a potential deal with El Salvador due to legal and geopolitical concerns.
The deal involved a proposed airdrop that would have included individuals on international sanctions lists, such as the MS-13 criminal gang.
Hoskinson highlighted that distributing tokens to sanctioned individuals could violate US federal law, particularly OFAC sanctions, leading to legal consequences.
The decision to reject the deal sheds light on a controversial aspect of El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy and adds a new dimension to the country's crypto partnerships.