Nayib Bukele

Bitcoin enthusiast and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced plans to repurchase some of the country’s dollar-denominated bonds. This strategic move aims to trim El Salvador’s external debt, further reducing fears of a potential default for the small Central American country....

Nayib 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...

El 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...

The 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...

El 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...

El 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...

El 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...

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, a well-known backer of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has raised questions about the sustainability of the U.S. government’s capacity to print endless amounts of money. What Happened: On Monday, Bukele took to X, formerly Twitter, to raise concerns about the U.S....

Unlocking 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...

The 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...

El 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...

A 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...

Jan. 3, 2009 is one of the most important dates in the world. On this day, 15 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), forever changing the world of cryptocurrency. To celebrate the 15th birthday of Bitcoin, here are 15 fun facts about the cryptocurrency. 1....

El 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...

El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) expects its $1 million ‘Freedom Visa’ initiative to reach full subscription by the close of 2023, as reported by Cointelegraph. What Happened: Launched on Dec. 7, this initiative is a collaboration between the Salvadoran government and...