币界网报道：U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a vocal critic of El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, has been indicted on federal bribery and corruption charges. The New Jersey Democrat, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands in bribes—including gold bars and luxury vehicles—from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for political favors. Prosecutors claim Menendez used his influence to benefit the Egyptian government and pressured officials to drop investigations into his associates. This development comes as Menendez had previously condemned El Salvador's 2021 Bitcoin legal tender law, calling it "an irresponsible gamble" that could destabilize the economy. The indictment marks the second corruption case against Menendez in a decade, though he maintains his innocence and refuses to resign. The charges could impact U.S. policy discussions regarding cryptocurrency regulation and international financial innovation, given Menendez's influential position overseeing foreign relations. Legal experts note the case may take years to resolve as Menendez prepares his defense against charges carrying potential 20-year prison sentences.