El Salvador launches Bitcoin certifications for civil servants
El Salvador’s government aims to upskill 80,000 employees through a comprehensive Bitcoin certification program, emphasizing strategic management and public policy. Go to Source
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Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Bitcoin’s Allure Might Help Bukele Reactivate the Country’s Economy
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities of making Bitcoin an important part of the proposed economic overhaul plan of El Salvador. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Might Benefit Putting Bitcoin at the Center of … Read more
Bukele Announces Private Investment of $1.61 Billion in Third Phase of Economic Overhaul Plan for El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele used his personal X account to present the third phase of his economic plan for El Salvador. Titled “Logistics,” this new phase will entail raising private investments to modernize the country’s port infrastructure. The first step involves an investment of $1.61 billion to modernize the Acajutla and La Union ports. Bukele Announces … Read more
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Forges a Path to Overcome IMF’s Bitcoin-Phobia
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities that El Salvador is opening for other countries to receive help from international institutions like the IMF even when adopting bitcoin as legal tender. Latam Insights Encore: El … Read more
Latam Insights: El Salvador Advances Talks With IMF Despite Bitcoin Allegiance; Brazil Passes First Solana Spot ETF
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the last week. In this issue: El Salvador holds talks with the IMF despite its Bitcoin allegiance; Brazil greenlights the first Solana spot ETF; and Polymarket gets criticized for its decision on the Venezuelan presidential election bet. El Salvador … Read more
Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly aiding victims’ compensation. Onecoin’s Ruja Ignatova Faces Global Asset Freeze Amid Investor Lawsuit … Read more
El Salvador and IMF Advance Talks on Bitcoin Risk Mitigation and Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks. Although many BTC risks haven’t materialized for El Salvador, the IMF stated that both parties agree on the need for enhanced transparency and measures to ensure fiscal … Read more
Report States Salvadoran Economy Slowed, Purchasing Power Down as Bukele Fights Inflation
A report by FUNDE, an investigative organization in El Salvador, has highlighted that the Salvadoran economy will grow less this year due to a decrease in public investment in infrastructure. Additionally, FUNDE claimed that the purchasing power of Salvadorans is being affected by rising inflation, which is one of the highest among dollarized economies. FUNDE … Read more
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Proposal Opens the Door for Crypto-Based International Settlements
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the recent proposal from El Salvador to settle their trade transactions with Russia using crypto, and how this might encourage other nations to do the same. El Salvador Might Start … Read more
Latam Insights: El Salvador Proposes Using Crypto for International Settlements; First Bitcoin-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador proposes using crypto as a tool to complete international settlements with Russia, Argentina registers its first bitcoin-funded company, and the Polymarket Venezuelan presidential election bet is still undecided. Russian Diplomat: El … Read more