Nayib Bukele


Regulación

El Salvador Bitcoin Bond Issuance Coming as Soon as March 15: Finance Minister

In a TV appearance, Alejandro Zelaya also confirmed that the coupon for the paper will be 6.5%.

El Salvador (Esaú González, Unsplash)

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5 Tips for Traveling in El Salvador Spending Only Bitcoin

Even though President Bukele has made the cryptocurrency legal tender, it isn't super easy for visitors to get by on bitcoin alone. But with a few tricks, it's possible and fun.

Laura Nori and Riccardo Giorgio Frega road-tripping in El Salvador. (Laura Nori/Riccardo Giorgio Frega)

Finanzas

El Salvador Using Crypto Software Firm AlphaPoint to Fix Chivo Wallet Problems

Users of the state-run bitcoin wallet have complained about duplication of identity and the disappearance of funds.

Un cajero automático Chivo en San Salvador, El Salvador (Camilo Freedman/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images)

Regulación

IMF Urges El Salvador to Discontinue Bitcoin’s Legal Tender Status

The global financial institution said BTC's use as legal tender poses risks to the country's financial stability, integrity and consumer protection.

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Vídeos

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s McDonald Uniform for Twitter Profile Is All the Rage

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced Friday the nation bought 410 additional BTC for $15 million, totaling over 1,500 BTC. Bukele has since changed his Twitter icon to a McDonald’s employee after bitcoin shed 20% in the past week, referencing a meme of HODLers in their future career prospects when BTC crashes.

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Finanzas

El Salvador Purchases 410 More Bitcoins Amid Market Drop, President Bukele Says

The nation now has over 1,500 bitcoins and plans to issue a $1 billion, 10-year bitcoin bond this year.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has reportedly targeted journalists with spyware. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Opinión

Bukele's Bitcoin Is Not What Turkey Needs

El Salvador's President didn't mention bitcoin in his meeting with Erdogan - but it's not a cure for Turkey's monetary woes anyway.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele this week. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Opinión

Le Bitcoin de Bukele n'est pas ce dont la Turquie a besoin

Le président du Salvador n’a T mentionné le Bitcoin lors de sa rencontre avec Erdogan – mais de toute façon, ce n’est pas un remède aux problèmes monétaires de la Turquie.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele this week. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Opinión

O Bitcoin de Bukele não é o que a Turquia precisa

O presidente de El Salvador T mencionou o Bitcoin na sua reunião com Erdogan – mas, de qualquer forma, não é uma cura para os problemas monetários da Turquia.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele this week. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Opinión

El Bitcoin de Bukele no es lo que Turquía necesita

El presidente de El Salvador no mencionó el Bitcoin en su reunión con Erdogan, pero de todos modos no es una cura para los problemas monetarios de Turquía.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele this week. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)