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Samson Mow Breaks Down El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Update—Is BTC Still Legal Tender?
15.2.2025
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law changes create a complex situation where bitcoin is both legal tender and not, as Samson Mow’s analysis highlights the deeper implications. Bitcoin No Longer ‘Currency’ in El Salvador—Here’s What That Actually Means Changes to...
El Salvador Dispatch: The Origins of the Bitcoin Experiment
14.2.2025
El Zonte inspired Bukele to make bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador. CoinDesk visited the surfing village to see how it’s developing
China Court Rules in Crypto Lending Dispute: Tether is Not Legal Tender
11.2.2025
A court in China has ruled that Tether is not considered legal tender in a crypto lending dispute…
El Salvador Complies With IMF Requirements: Bitcoin Legal Tender Status Withdrawn
31.1.2025
Congress passed a reform that modifies the so-called “Bitcoin Law” in El Salvador to comply with the stipulated requirements in the deal inked with the IMF last year. These modifications prepare the country to receive $1.4 billion in a credit facility. El Salvador Passes Bitcoin...
El Salvador makes Bitcoin payments voluntary in $1.4B IMF loan deal
19.12.2024
El Salvador’s struck a loan deal with the IMF and will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects
El Salvador makes Bitcoin payments voluntary in $1.4B IMF loan deal
19.12.2024
El Salvador struck a loan deal with the IMF in which it will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects
El Salvador plans Bitcoin policy changes to secure $1.3B IMF loan — FT
9.12.2024
El Salvador reportedly expects to reach an agreement with the IMF on a $1.3 billion loan deal in return for changes in its Bitcoin Law
Missouri bill would ban CBDCs, make gold and silver legal tender
4.12.2024
Missouri lawmakers have been trying hard to pass an anti-CBDC bill, and one of these days they may succeed
Suriname the next Bitcoin Nation? Crypto inspires Parbhoe to fight corruption
25.11.2024
Suriname’s new presidential candidate Parbhoe wants a deeper Bitcoin nation than Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador.
Pakistan Digital Currency Reforms Set Path for CBDC as Legal Tender
5.11.2024
The Pakistani government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act to recognize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as legal tender. These changes would authorize the central bank to issue, regulate, and manage digital currency in both digital and physical forms....
Pakistan moves to regulate cryptocurrency, CBDCs as legal tender
4.11.2024
The proposed amendments would allow for sweeping changes to the country’s financial sector.
Latam Insights Encore: Bukele Might Orange-Pill Milei on Bitcoin
8.10.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine President Nayib Bukele’s official visit to Argentina, and how this might translate to bitcoin being more prominently incorporated...
Zimbabwe to Unveil De-Dollarization Roadmap, Says Government Official
8.8.2024
The Zimbabwean Cabinet has approved a de-dollarization roadmap outlining “modalities to operationalize the Zig currency as legal tender for use in the economy.” Zimbabwean officials have set early 2026 as the new deadline for making the Zig the country’s sole currency. The central bank...
Zambia De-Dollarization: Central Bank Seeks to Enforce Kwacha as Sole Legal Tender for Domestic Transactions
27.7.2024
The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans but also seeks input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. The central bank governor clarified that they are not proposing anything new; instead, the bank aims to enforce existing laws designating the kwacha as the sole legal tender...
South Africa Approves 63 Crypto Asset Service Provider License Applications
4.7.2024
South Africa’s financial services industry regulator announced on July 2 that it had approved an additional 63 crypto asset service provider license applications. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has received a total of 383 applications, with only five being declined. Notably,...
Nigerian Central Bank Warns Financial Institutions Against Rejecting Old or Lower Denomination US Dollars
3.7.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria warned local financial institutions against rejecting older or lower-denomination U.S. dollar banknotes. The apex bank said it will take strong action against financial institutions that refuse to accept mutilated or overcirculated local currency banknotes. Older U.S....
Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency Announces Reward for Whistleblowers Exposing Local Currency Abusers
6.6.2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide credible information leading to the prosecution of offenders involved in naira abuse. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman, emphasized the importance of enforcing the law...
El Salvador Mined 474 BTCs Since 2021, Government Now Holds 5,750 BTCs
15.5.2024
El Salvador, which became the first nation to use Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, could easily hold 5,750 Bitcoins, per “Bitcoin Office” report.
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El Salvador Launches Bitcoin Treasury Website For its $360 Million BTC Reserves
13.5.2024
El Salvador, renowned for its move to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021, has now introduced a cutting-edge online platform for tracking its Bitcoin Treasury.
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Reserve Bank of Fiji Says Crypto Not Recognised as Legal Tender
16.4.2024
The central bank of the Pacific island country of Fiji has released a note to the public cautioning that investment in cryptocurrencies and virtual assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether are not recognised as legal tender in the country.
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