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Bitcoin Haven El Salvador Is Offering 5000 'Free Passports' Says Nayib Bukele: 'Will Facilitate Their Relocation By Ensuring 0% Taxes'
Sunday, April 7, 2024 - 10:26pm | 662Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, announced a plan to offer 5,000 free passports to highly skilled professionals from around the world, promising a significant impact on the country’s future. What Happened: In a tweet on Friday, Bukele stated that El Salvador is offering 5,000 free...
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Pro-Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele Says El Salvador Will Purchase BTC Daily Until King Crypto Becomes 'Unaffordable With Fiat Currencies'
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 11:07pm | 503El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to its daily Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquisition program. What Happened: On Friday, Bukele posted on X, “The 1 #Bitcoin a day program just deposited today’s #Bitcoin. This continues until #Bitcoin becomes...
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Transfers $400M Worth BTC To Vault: 'Call It Our First Bitcoin Piggy Bank'
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 12:49am | 606The Central American country of El Salvador said it strengthened the security of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments. What Happened: This week, the nation transferred $400 million in Bitcoin to a safer storage option known as a cold wallet. President Nayib Bukele took to the social platform...
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Nayib Bukele Can't Help Laughing As Bitcoin Critic Who Slammed Adoption In El Salvador Gets Indicted In Bribery Case
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 7:30am | 600El Salvador’s Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-supporting President Nayib Bukele reacted to the indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) on obstruction of justice charges. What Happened: Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez have been now charged. This development comes on top of the senator’s...
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El Salvador's Pro-Bitcoin President Questions US Monetary Policy, Fed's Inflation Index Meets Forecast, Americans Fear Debt Crisis And More: Economics Weekly Round-Up
Sunday, March 3, 2024 - 8:10am | 700The week was peppered with crucial financial updates and forecasts. Of particular note were the U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge meeting expectations and the escalating fears of Americans regarding the national debt crisis. Additionally, the market was rife with speculation...
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Pro-Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele Trolls 'Gold Bug' Peter Schiff As El Salvador's BTC Profit Soars 40%: 'Cry Harder'
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 1:54am | 572El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele on Wednesday took a jab at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) vocal opponent Peter Schiff. What Happened: Bukele said El Salvador would not sell its Bitcoin holdings despite being up over 40% from its purchases. He took to X, “When [Bitcoin's] market...
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'Bitcoin President' Nayib Bukele Dunks On Naysayers, Says El Salvador Won't Sell Because '1 BTC = 1 BTC'
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 3:57pm | 541El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele clapped back at critics, saying El Salvador would not sell its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings despite being up over 40% from its purchases. What Happened: Bukele said as much in a post on X (formerly Twitter), citing a...
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El Salvador At Crossroads: IMF Deal Hinges On Bitcoin Rejection — Will Bukele Forgo His Dream?
Friday, February 9, 2024 - 1:19pm | 771Unlocking necessary funding to grow its economy might cost El Salvador and President Nayib Bukele the abandonment of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). According to Bank of America economist Alex Muller, El Salvador is in pursuit of a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which can provide the...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Bitcoin When El Salvador Announced Crypto As Legal Tender, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 2:34pm | 642The country of El Salvador has been among the most pro-cryptocurrency countries thanks to legally adopting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as legal tender back in 2021. With pro-Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele winning re-election, the crypto and country could be back in the spotlight. What Happened: El...
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'Bitcoin President' Nayib Bukele Declares Victory In El Salvador's Elections
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 12:04am | 656El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has declared victory in the country’s presidential election, despite the results not being officially confirmed. This would mark his second term in office, a move that has been met with criticism. What Happened: President Bukele, known for his tough...
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Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden To Address 'Authoritarian' Actions By El Salvador's Nayib Bukele Seeking 'Unconstitutional Second Term'
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 8:03am | 542A group of Democratic lawmakers has called upon the Biden administration to address the “authoritarian” actions of the El Salvador president, Nayib Bukele. What Happened: The lawmakers, led by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), have expressed their concerns about the “democratic...
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Bluestone Resources Surges After Securing Approval For Guatemalan Gold Project, Despite Pollution Concerns
Friday, January 19, 2024 - 11:54am | 569Guatemala has approved the alteration of Bluestone Resources‘ (BBSRF) Cerro Blanco gold project near El Salvador's border. What Happened: Bluestone’s stock spiked from C$0.24 to C$0.59, doubling the market cap to C$87.6 million. "After dedicating over two years to obtaining the...
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Paying For Groceries With Crypto — Case Study For Countries With Mass Crypto Adoption
Friday, January 12, 2024 - 3:59pm | 1717An established financial system that’s been around for hundreds of years means stability and prosperity, and that’s why developed countries are as economically stable as they are. However, it also means a lack of flexibility and a lot of barriers to innovation. That’s why...
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El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet Pays Off, Sovereign Bonds Skyrocket 200%, Challenging IMF's Warning
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 10:24am | 952El Salvador’s financial landscape has witnessed a notable improvement recently, with its dollar-denominated sovereign bonds showcasing an impressive rally. The country’s government bond, due in June 2035 with a 7.65% annual coupon, surged more than 200%, rising from 25 cents on the...
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Want A Second Passport? El Salvador Is Now Offering Citizenship For Bitcoin Donations
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 11:29pm | 456El Salvador’s Congress has passed a new migration law that allows expedited citizenship to foreigners who donate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to the country’s social and economic development projects, according to a Reuters report. What Happened: The bill was labeled a “vital...