El Salvador
Asobitcoin President on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment continues as President Nayib Bukele paid off the country's $800 million maturing bond issue in late January. Will Hernandez, president of the Bitcoin Association of El Salvador, discusses the current state of bitcoin adoption in the country and the key initiatives at Asobitcoin. Plus, his take on El Salvador's plans to build a Bitcoin Embassy in Texas and his reaction to IMF calling for greater transparency.
El Salvador Considers Opening 'Bitcoin Embassy' in Texas
El Salvador is in discussions to open a "bitcoin embassy" in Texas, El Salvador's Ambassador to the U.S., Milena Mayorga, said on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in El Salvador's stumbling bitcoin experiment and the possible outcomes.
Paxos To Stop Minting BUSD After Regulatory Action; IMF Issues Warning Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
Stablecoin issuer Paxos will stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) tokens at the direction of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), with the news coming just after a report of the threat of legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that bitcoin's risks in El Salvador should be addressed. Shares of Hut 8 Mining continue to slide after agreeing to merge with U.S. Bitcoin Corp last week.
Samson Mow on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
El Salvador's national assembly is considering a draft bill to regulate digital securities, indicating the country is going ahead with plans to issue bitcoin-backed bonds. JAN3 founder and CEO Samson Mow discusses the current state of President Bukele's bitcoin experiment. Plus, his outlook on bitcoin as the FTX saga continues to unfold.
El Salvador Is Drafting Digital Securities Bill, Paving Way for Bitcoin Bonds
El Salvador's national assembly is considering a draft bill to regulate digital securities, indicating the country is going ahead with plans to issue bitcoin-backed bonds. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in President Nayib Bukele's bitcoin experiment.
Morgan Stanley Says Record Number of Bitcoin Have Not Been Used for 6 Months; Future of Bitcoin Adoption
A record 78% of Bitcoin has not been used in transactions in the last six months, and the level is increasing, according to a Morgan Stanley research report. Plus, El Salvador and Lugano have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting local and global bitcoin adoption.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption ‘Largely Underwhelming’: Researcher
September marks the one year anniversary of El Salvador recognizing bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. LSE Public Policy Fellow Frank Muci discusses the outcomes of El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment. Plus, more insight on President Bukele's plans to seek reelection as the country's debt rating is downgraded by Fitch.
How Looming Inflation Concerns May Impact the Price of Bitcoin
CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis discusses his reading and outlook of bitcoin’s (BTC) price movement as it struggles not to end down for the third straight quarter against global macro headwinds. Plus, Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment.
Jack Mallers’ Crypto Payment Firm Strike Raises $80M
Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider Strike, discusses bitcoin as a store of value, use cases of the Bitcoin payments system, and the Lightning Network. Plus, Mallers’ take on El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment and how Strike plans to use its latest $80 million raise.
Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
September marks the one-year anniversary of El Salvador adopting bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. Jack Mallers, the Chicago-based company executive known for helping El Salvador adopt bitcoin, reflects on the milestone.
