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El Salvador passes law offering citizenship to Bitcoin investors: Report

El Salvador passes law offering citizenship to Bitcoin investors: Report

Published on december 21, 2023

The new citizenship by Bitcoin “donation” law comes about two weeks after El Salvador launched a Bitcoin “Freedom Visa” for foreigners looking to move to the Central American country.

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Argentinian Foreign Minister Affirms: Bitcoin Accepted for Contract Settlements

Argentinian Foreign Minister Affirms: Bitcoin Accepted for Contract Settlements

Published on december 21, 2023

Unlocking New Possibilities: Argentina Embraces Bitcoin for Contractual Agreements

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Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin gambit finally paying off?

Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin gambit finally paying off?

Published on december 14, 2023

The rise in El Salvador’s bond prices “almost defies gravity,” and it may soon have access to Eurobond markets, said Santander Bank.

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El Salvador expects to sell out Bitcoin ‘Freedom Visa’ by end of year

El Salvador expects to sell out Bitcoin ‘Freedom Visa’ by end of year

Published on december 12, 2023

El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office says it’s already received “many dozens of applications” for the country’s new Freedom visa.

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin ‘Volcano Bonds’ Receive Regulatory Approval for Q1 2024 Issuance

El Salvador’s Bitcoin ‘Volcano Bonds’ Receive Regulatory Approval for Q1 2024 Issuance

Published on december 12, 2023

El Salvador’s planned Bitcoin bonds have received approval from its Digital Assets Commission, paving the way for their issuance in 2024.

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El Salvador's Volcano Bond gets regulatory approval, targets Q1 launch

El Salvador's Volcano Bond gets regulatory approval, targets Q1 launch

Published on december 11, 2023

The Volcano Bond was approved by the country’s Digital Assets Commission on Dec. 11, with issuance expected in Q1, 2024.

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Javier Milei: Argentina’s Pro-Bitcoin President

Javier Milei: Argentina’s Pro-Bitcoin President

Published on december 10, 2023

Pro-Bitcoin candidate Javier Milei. Pro-Bitcoin president elect Javier Milei.

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El Salvador Could Rake In $1B Bitcoin Investment per Year With New ‘Freedom VISA’

El Salvador Could Rake In $1B Bitcoin Investment per Year With New ‘Freedom VISA’

Published on december 8, 2023

The country’s treasury owns just over 2,700 bitcoin (BTC), which has yielded over $3 million in unrealized profit so far.

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Bitcoin Rally Propels El Salvador’s Holdings Into Profit, Says President

Bitcoin Rally Propels El Salvador’s Holdings Into Profit, Says President

Published on december 4, 2023

Nayib Bukele took to Twitter to celebrate Bitcoin’s latest rally pushing El Salvador’s holdings into the black—and lambast critics.

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Nayib Bukele steps down as El Salvador’s President ahead of re-election bid

Nayib Bukele steps down as El Salvador’s President ahead of re-election bid

Published on december 1, 2023

Acting President Claudia Rodríguez de Guevara, the first female head of state for El Salvador, took office on Dec. 1 and is expected to serve until June 2024.

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