šŸ”„Ā El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

OnĀ September 7, 2021, El Salvador became theĀ first country in the worldĀ to adoptĀ Bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the U.S. dollar. The move was spearheaded by PresidentĀ Nayib BukeleĀ and shocked both the crypto and traditional finance communities.

šŸ›’ The law required all businesses toĀ accept BitcoinĀ as payment, and the government launched a wallet app calledĀ Chivo, offering citizens $30 in BTC to get started.

šŸŒ The goal? Boost financial inclusion, reduce remittance fees, and attract crypto investment to the country.

šŸ“‰ While the decision faced criticism from the IMF and credit agencies, and BTC’s price volatility created challenges, El Salvador remained committed — evenĀ buying BTC during dips.

šŸ—ļø Today, Bitcoin-backed bonds and a proposedĀ Bitcoin CityĀ make the country a global symbol of crypto experimentation.

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