El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! 🇸🇻

[Halifat]

Link: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2000250053567635745?t=g5ZKRs0RBced2tke1n36-Q&s=19

This was a nice development for EL SALVADOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to start BITCOIN TRADING AT ITS CURRENCY EXCHANGES, definitely bitcoin is winning and more wins are on their way.

[NovaCrest]

That's how it is! This announcement was left for the end of the 2021 Bitcoin Conference with the participation of Jack Mallers.
Among the most impressive that helped me understand why bitcoin will be the currency that will lead the country of El Salvador is this.

"Over 70% of the active population of El Salvador doesn't have a bank account. They're not in the financial system." -Jack Mallers

https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinConf/status/1401279373223866369?s=19

At the conference the president of El Salvador makes the announcement.

President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele: "Next week I will send to congress a bill that will make #bitcoin a legal tender."

https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1401279550538108933?s=19

That conference ending was legendary! When Jack Mallers dropped that news, the whole place just exploded. It wasn't just hype; it was a real, sovereign nation saying "enough" to relying on a broken system.

For El Salvador, this isn't just about tech. It's a lifeline. So many people there work overseas and send money back home. With Bitcoin, those remittance fees that used to get eaten by companies like Western Union? Gone. Now, families get to keep more of their own money.

Will it be smooth? Probably not. There will be bumps, scams, and a lot of learning. But that's the point. They're building the plane while flying it, for their own people.

This is a huge bet on financial sovereignty. We're all watching to see how it plays out. ¡Vamos, El Salvador!

[Just Say]

This was a nice development for EL SALVADOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to start BITCOIN TRADING AT ITS CURRENCY EXCHANGES, definitely bitcoin is winning and more wins are on their way.

You are certainly right that El Salvador has started accepting Bitcoin as a currency exchange for their international airport, which is a great step forward for them. This country is ready to do everything with Bitcoin, as a result we can see that they have recently announced that they will be renovating 500 schools to include Bitcoin and AI themes.

In fact, they are currently taking the initiative to implement the xAI Grok model in their schools, I think the Bitcoin-loving president of this country made this decision during a recent meeting with Elon Musk and through their conversation, this country wants to be the first country in the world to start artificial intelligence-driven education.

[durg0319]

This was a nice development for EL SALVADOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to start BITCOIN TRADING AT ITS CURRENCY EXCHANGES, definitely bitcoin is winning and more wins are on their way.

You are certainly right that El Salvador has started accepting Bitcoin as a currency exchange for their international airport, which is a great step forward for them. This country is ready to do everything with Bitcoin, as a result we can see that they have recently announced that they will be renovating 500 schools to include Bitcoin and AI themes.

In fact, they are currently taking the initiative to implement the xAI Grok model in their schools, I think the Bitcoin-loving president of this country made this decision during a recent meeting with Elon Musk and through their conversation, this country wants to be the first country in the world to start artificial intelligence-driven education.

It is really good to see El Salvador embracing both Bitcoin and AI so boldly. A country with this small size can achieve a remarkable things s for better growth while mine with over 250million population doesn't look like they have directions to move forward. Integrating these into schools and daily life shows a vision for a future where technology and innovation empower everyone. Teaching students about cryptocurrency and AI from a young age could open doors to endless possibilities and new ways of thinking. If this path succeeds, it could serve as a model for the world proving that courage, imagination, and forward thinking leadership can truly transform a nation’s future.

[Abuobyda218]

El Salvador is booming, with San Salvador recording the largest increase in flight bookings of any airport in the Americas when comparing 2024 to 2019.
Bitcoin News
Statistics on tourism in various countries around the world from 2019 to 2024 have been compiled, with San Salvador Airport in El Salvador holding the highest position. This is mainly possible because Bitcoin is now accepted in El Salvador and air tickets can be booked with Bitcoin at San Salvador Airport. San Salvador has a tourist growth rate of 141% due to this convenience.

[fuguebtc]

El Salvador is booming, with San Salvador recording the largest increase in flight bookings of any airport in the Americas when comparing 2024 to 2019.
Bitcoin News
Statistics on tourism in various countries around the world from 2019 to 2024 have been compiled, with San Salvador Airport in El Salvador holding the highest position. This is mainly possible because Bitcoin is now accepted in El Salvador and air tickets can be booked with Bitcoin at San Salvador Airport. San Salvador has a tourist growth rate of 141% due to this convenience.

In fact many tourists are going there after El Salvador legalized Bitcoin. American tourists are showing the most curiosity. I could see last year, 22 percent more people went there than the previous year. Bitcoin can now be used to do many things that are used in everyday life and because of this, American crypto crazy people are running there

But of course Bitcoin is not the only reason. This El Salvador has improved a lot especially in terms of security. So people feel very comfortable going there and also the development of roads is an important issue in this regard. That is why El Salvador is now popular for tourism

One thing is that people are definitely expressing more interest in going to El Salvador because of Bitcoin. But of course in the meantime other improvements that El Salvadors President Nayib Bukele has been able to make must also be prioritized

[Popkon6]

Link: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2000250053567635745?t=g5ZKRs0RBced2tke1n36-Q&s=19

This was a nice development for EL SALVADOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to start BITCOIN TRADING AT ITS CURRENCY EXCHANGES, definitely bitcoin is winning and more wins are on their way.

Nayib Bukele is taking every step to move the country of El Salvador forward. He has taken all kinds of steps to make Bitcoin more attractive and spread it among the people, especially in shopping malls and airports, he has made Bitcoin available everywhere. By embracing Bitcoin, El Salvador has stood tall in the world, gaining more popularity due to their daily Bitcoin purchases and holdings, and he has created a system for Bitcoin education for all people from teenagers to the elderly. He has taken all kinds of measures so that no person in his country is deprived of Bitcoin education. The progress of this beautiful Bitcoin journey has been most evident in the country of El Salvador.

[N9_Ninja]

This was a bold move and it made sense at that time, especially considering how many people in El Salvador were outside the banking system. Bitcoin gave them an alternative, at least in theory. The real challenge was always adoption and education, not the law itself.

[Abuobyda218]

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

The IMF praised El Salvador's economy and said that El Salvador's economic growth will increase by 4% in 2026, which is a very positive forecast. Despite the IMF's repeated restrictions on El Salvador's strategic reserves of Bitcoin, the country's economic progress is truly commendable. However, the President of El Salvador ignored the IMF's $4 billion loan policy and purchased and held 1,000 Bitcoins in November of this year, even during the recession, and El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves currently exceed 7,500 Bitcoins.

[Just Say]

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

The IMF praised El Salvador's economy and said that El Salvador's economic growth will increase by 4% in 2026, which is a very positive forecast. Despite the IMF's repeated restrictions on El Salvador's strategic reserves of Bitcoin, the country's economic progress is truly commendable.

Yes, the IMF has said that the economy of this country has expanded more than expected so it seems to me that they may not be advising this country to put the Bitcoin strategy on hold as they have mentioned several times before. Do you understand why this country has made economic progress? their economic progress has been made possible by improved confidence, record remittances, and a variety of Bitcoin activities and enthusiastic investors. However, you may have made a slight mistake because El Salvador's economic GDP growth is expected to grow by 4% this year and it is estimated that the forecast for next year i.e. 2026 is very good.

However, the President of El Salvador ignored the IMF's $4 billion loan policy and purchased and held 1,000 Bitcoins in November of this year, even during the recession, and El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves currently exceed 7,500 Bitcoins.

It was true that in November 2025 they were slightly departing from the usual strategy of investing in this digital gold every day because we saw that despite the intense sell-off at that time, this country had accumulated more than 1k Bitcoins in their treasury and it turns out that now they have approximately 7509 Bitcoins.

[avp2306]

Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

The IMF praised El Salvador's economy and said that El Salvador's economic growth will increase by 4% in 2026, which is a very positive forecast. Despite the IMF's repeated restrictions on El Salvador's strategic reserves of Bitcoin, the country's economic progress is truly commendable.

Yes, the IMF has said that the economy of this country has expanded more than expected so it seems to me that they may not be advising this country to put the Bitcoin strategy on hold as they have mentioned several times before. Do you understand why this country has made economic progress? their economic progress has been made possible by improved confidence, record remittances, and a variety of Bitcoin activities and enthusiastic investors. However, you may have made a slight mistake because El Salvador's economic GDP growth is expected to grow by 4% this year and it is estimated that the forecast for next year i.e. 2026 is very good.

However, the President of El Salvador ignored the IMF's $4 billion loan policy and purchased and held 1,000 Bitcoins in November of this year, even during the recession, and El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves currently exceed 7,500 Bitcoins.

It was true that in November 2025 they were slightly departing from the usual strategy of investing in this digital gold every day because we saw that despite the intense sell-off at that time, this country had accumulated more than 1k Bitcoins in their treasury and it turns out that now they have approximately 7509 Bitcoins.

That simply means that EL Salvador is right with what they are doing and IMF is wrong with their interference towards discouraging them to invest on Bitcoin also maybe on other thing to.

I remember those critical assessment they made on EL Salvador and saying unwanted things towards their decision to invest on Bitcoin, but its good to see that they acknowledge those growth happening in that country and for sure they realize that they are wrong for thinking negative. Then let El Salvador to continue dealing with their investment and make their country became more progressive.

[Halifat]

Source link: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2005475108417048831?t=Xop_zJWtk0QhgV2ASxSHrw&s=19

This is a very nice development, EL SALVADOR is seriously growing the awareness of Bitcoin. Many countries should learn from them because this is the future.

[Bitcoin_people]

Source link: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2005475108417048831?t=Xop_zJWtk0QhgV2ASxSHrw&s=19

This is a very nice development, EL SALVADOR is seriously growing the awareness of Bitcoin. Many countries should learn from them because this is the future.

El Salvador didn't just stop at declaring Bitcoin legal tender, they planned to do much more with Bitcoin, working on awareness, infrastructure, and a long-term vision. We can see that in this country, through programming, people are being educated about Bitcoin in various ways, explaining why Bitcoin is important. Moreover, they are also giving sufficient knowledge to the general public about how much freedom Bitcoin provides to a country and its people financially. Moreover, the country is also working on how it is possible to improve financially by relying on Bitcoin instead of relying on the dollar alone. All in all, the future plans for Bitcoin are great. The plans that the El Salvador government is already making with Bitcoin will definitely succeed.

[Bobrox]

Source link: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2005475108417048831?t=Xop_zJWtk0QhgV2ASxSHrw&s=19

This is a very nice development, EL SALVADOR is seriously growing the awareness of Bitcoin. Many countries should learn from them because this is the future.

Nice development from El Savador government, before legalizing bitcoin as payment transaction and already accepted all sector using bitcoin for payment the government giving an option for student learn more about bitcoin. I think brilliant concept adopt by El Savador government not only legalizing bitcoin but also try to make their children focus for learning about bitcoin if want to use as payment transaction or using for investment assets.
Seriously El Savador developing bitcoin and almost three years ago keep consistent saving assets in bitcoin remember well when bitcoin drop under $20k the government buy back 1 bitcoin in daily day. I hope my country will learn more adopt the strategy from El Savador when legalizing bitcoin as payment transaction and consistent keep investing in bitcoin.

[Amphenomenon]

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This is a very nice development, EL SALVADOR is seriously growing the awareness of Bitcoin. Many countries should learn from them because this is the future.

One beautiful thing about this is the fact that these students are not just thought about Bitcoin but also learning about the Blockchain technology using Bitcoin as a case study, just imagine the number of students who may end up developing interests on this field.

Applied knowledge is power and El Salvador are not slacking off or just moving with trends aimlessly.

[avp2306]

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This is a very nice development, EL SALVADOR is seriously growing the awareness of Bitcoin. Many countries should learn from them because this is the future.

One beautiful thing about this is the fact that these students are not just thought about Bitcoin but also learning about the Blockchain technology using Bitcoin as a case study, just imagine the number of students who may end up developing interests on this field.

Applied knowledge is power and El Salvador are not slacking off or just moving with trends aimlessly.

Yeah this is really great development happen in their country and they are progressing for taking that initiative.

But actually I'm more interested to follow the updates about the recent discussions of El Salvador and IMF.

El Salvador is progressing in its talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding its Bitcoin project. These discussions focus on enhancing transparency and mitigating risks linked to Bitcoin use and the Chivo e-wallet.

The country is also looking to secure a $1.14 billion loan under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Both sides aim to finalize these discussions to move forward with El Salvador’s Bitcoin initiative.

More about this news if you click this link https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/el-salvador-advances-bitcoin-talks-with-imf-setting-compliance-deadline/ If they finish up this deal and IMF got convince on the intention and possible progress that El Salvador will be made thru their Bitcoin investment this is really be a game changer.

[Dunamisx]

If Bitcoin can be announced a legal tender in a country like El-Salvador, then teaching not in schools shouldn't be a thing of worry, because it's part of their main payments system and currency, which they supported and the people see it the same way they are learning finance and commerce in schools, the government therein is trying and putting so much efforts in making Bitcoin everyone's interest of adopting and use through various initiatives.

[Antona]

That's how it is! This announcement was left for the end of the 2021 Bitcoin Conference with the participation of Jack Mallers.
Among the most impressive that helped me understand why bitcoin will be the currency that will lead the country of El Salvador is this.

"Over 70% of the active population of El Salvador doesn't have a bank account. They're not in the financial system." -Jack Mallers

https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinConf/status/1401279373223866369?s=19

At the conference the president of El Salvador makes the announcement.

President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele: "Next week I will send to congress a bill that will make #bitcoin a legal tender."

https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1401279550538108933?s=19

Yeah that stat is the core reason the experiment made sense there when most people are already outside the traditional system, adopting a new open one isn't as big a leap. It was a real world test of Bitcoin as a tool for financial inclusion not just speculation

[Hatchy]

One beautiful thing about this is the fact that these students are not just thought about Bitcoin but also learning about the Blockchain technology using Bitcoin as a case study, just imagine the number of students who may end up developing interests on this field.

Applied knowledge is power and El Salvador are not slacking off or just moving with trends aimlessly.

One thing I truly love about El savador is the fact that they use every single opportunity they have to improve their country and make it somewhat related to bitcoin.. I assume they just wanted to do regular renovations in these schools and thought why not incorporate bitcoin as well into learning. Though Im not even surprised because elsavador has been a good follow up when it comes to bitcoin.  One every aspect of their country they have made sure bitcoin is a part and that's a good thing.. I really which some country would see how beautiful the technology is and look at way in which they can use bitcoin to further improve themselves..

[Halifat]

El Salvador didn't just stop at declaring Bitcoin legal tender, they planned to do much more with Bitcoin, working on awareness, infrastructure, and a long-term vision. We can see that in this country, through programming, people are being educated about Bitcoin in various ways, explaining why Bitcoin is important. Moreover, they are also giving sufficient knowledge to the general public about how much freedom Bitcoin provides to a country and its people financially. Moreover, the country is also working on how it is possible to improve financially by relying on Bitcoin instead of relying on the dollar alone. All in all, the future plans for Bitcoin are great. The plans that the El Salvador government is already making with Bitcoin will definitely succeed.

Honestly, i really like the approach that El Salvador government is having towards Bitcoin, now the government took a bodly move to create more awareness starting from the grassroots of his country, in the next few years later we will be seeing a lot of expertise in programming, so many people that really know about cryptocurrency and El Salvador will be crown as the most populated crypto experts in the whole world. This is a sign that Bitcoin is the future. Many many countries are just looking at how rapidly El Salvador are moving to adapt cryptocurrency at large.