🌍 El Salvador Becomes First Country to Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender
In September 2021, El Salvador made history by becoming the first country in the world to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender. President Nayib Bukele’s government passed the law in a bold attempt to modernize the country’s economy and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.
📱 As part of the rollout, the government launched a wallet app called Chivo, offering citizens $30 worth of BTC for signing up. Businesses were required by law to accept Bitcoin, though many expressed skepticism and concern about volatility.
🏗️ The government also started buying BTC for its treasury and began building “Bitcoin City”, a tax-free crypto hub powered by geothermal energy from volcanoes.
⚠️ While praised by crypto enthusiasts worldwide, international institutions like the IMF raised red flags, citing risks to financial stability and transparency.
🔥 El Salvador’s experiment remains ongoing — with ups and downs — but it undeniably marked a new era in crypto adoption.
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