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IMF Report on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: Risks Averted, but Transparency Needed
12.2.2023
According to a recent mission statement published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender and has avoided risks so far. The IMF states that the risks have not materialized due to the limited use of bitcoin. However, the United Nations financial...
El Salvador’s ‘limited’ use of Bitcoin prevents forecasted risks, says IMF
12.2.2023
The IMF has suggested that El Salvador “reconsider” its plans for Bitcoin, following a recent visit to the country
Sri Lanka against Bitcoin adoption, rejects Draper’s anti-corruption pitch
4.2.2023
Central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe believes that adopting decentralized cryptocurrencies would worsen the country’s economic situation
Panamanian Crypto Bill Might Get a Second Wind in the Highest Court of the Country
31.1.2023
The fate of the Panamanian crypto bill project, which was approved by the Panamanian National Assembly last year, now depends on the decision of the supreme court of the country. The sanction of the project, which was vetoed by President Laurentino Cortizo, is now in the hands of the court after...
Argentine Peso Loses Almost 12% Against the Greenback During January; Inflation Projected to Rise Sharply
30.1.2023
The Argentine peso has fallen consistently against the U.S. dollar this month, losing almost 12% since Jan. 1. The behavior of the exchange rate for the informal “blue” dollar keeps bringing concerns about a possible escalade in inflation rates, that are predicted to reach almost 100%...
El Salvador Pays Back $800M Maturing Bond, President Nayib Bukele Says
24.1.2023
The president took the media to task for not covering the repayment
El Salvador Approves Digital Assets Issuance Law
14.1.2023
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Digital Assets Issuance Law, a framework that will allow the country to issue crypto-related debt instruments. The approved law, which was passed thanks to the majority that President Nayib Bukele has in Congress, serves as a base for...
El Salvador Chivo Wallet Programmer Opens Up About Alleged ID Fraud, Tech and Money Laundering Issues
13.1.2023
A Chivo wallet programmer has opened up about the different problems that the flagship cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador faced during its initial stages. Shaun Overton, who alleges he was hired to help in the handling of the issues, has talked about ID theft, money laundering problems, and...
Miss El Salvador Features Bitcoin in Miss Universe 2023
13.1.2023
The Miss Universe contestant from El Salvador this year has surprised viewers by featuring bitcoin as part of her national costume. El Salvador has adopted the cryptocurrency as legal tender and has passed a new regulatory framework for the issuance of its long-awaited bitcoin-backed Volcano bonds....
Miss Universe contestant represents El Salvador with Bitcoin-inspired costume
12.1.2023
"You don’t need a sash to walk around dressed as cash," said the Miss Universe 2023 announcer as Alejandra Guajardo showed off her currency-themed costume
El Salvador Has Just Approved Law to Allow it to Issue Bitcoin Denominated Bonds
12.1.2023
El Salvador’s congress has passed a digital securities law that would allow the nation to issue Bitcoin-backed bonds, also known as Volcano Bonds.
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the bill by 62 votes to 16 on January 11. The bill will become law after being ratified by President...
El Salvador passes landmark crypto bill, paving way for Bitcoin-backed bonds
12.1.2023
The “Digital Asset Issuance” legislation will also create a regulatory body, and establish a legal framework for all digital assets
El Salvador Passes Law Paving the Way for 'Volcano Bond'
11.1.2023
The digital asset bill in the Legislative Assembly obtained 62 votes in favor and 16 against
El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy evolved with the bear market in 2022
6.1.2023
After making Bitcoin legal tender in the country, El Salvador has faced a tough year of critics and the nonstop sinking of Bitcoin pricing
Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022
4.1.2023
While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption
Here’s how Bitcoin promotes global financial inclusion, according to Prince Philip of Serbia
4.1.2023
Prince Philip of Serbia outlines key ways in which Bitcoin promotes global financial inclusion and its importance in conflict-affected nations
Australia Now Home to More Crypto ATMs Than El Salvador – How Does This Impact Adoption?
3.1.2023
The number of crypto ATM machines in Australia has hit new highs over the past four months, surpassing El Salvador, the country where bitcoin (BTC) is legal tender. What's more, two other countries overtook El Salvador: Spain and Poland.
Per Coinatmradar.com, the top 3 countries by the number...
Reviewing El Salvador’s Bukele Predictions for 2022: What Went Wrong?
2.1.2023
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador and die-hard Bitcoin enthusiast, formulated a series of predictions about the behavior of bitcoin and the crypto ecosystem for the past year. These included the top price of bitcoin, the influence of the cryptocurrency on U.S. elections, the issuance of...
Crypto makes history in 2022: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets
1.1.2023
Even amid the market breakdown and repetitive public attacks on the industry, some of the officials found the courage to embrace the innovation
Australia overtakes El Salvador to become 4th largest crypto ATM hub
1.1.2023
El Salvador’s position as the fourth-largest crypto ATM hub was short-lived as Australia stepped up its game over the following months