December 26, 2024
By Our Correspondent
El Salvador highlighted its advancements in Bitcoin during a meeting between Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr. and Zhang Yanhui, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. On December 23, Vice President Ulloa articulated how Bitcoin has positioned El Salvador as a beacon of financial freedom, noting that the nation’s state reserves now encompass over 6,217 BTC, valued at more than $500 million.
This achievement is largely credited to the initiatives of the Bitcoin Office, under the leadership of Stacy Herbert. Her guidance has led El Salvador to implement various pro-cryptocurrency initiatives and policies aimed at promoting the adoption of this emerging technology.
The meeting took place in the context of China’s historically stringent regulations regarding cryptocurrencies. While China maintains strict prohibitions on institutional crypto activities, recent developments—such as the acceptance of Bitcoin payments by Nano Labs and the legal recognition of cryptocurrency as property—suggest a possible easing of its regulatory stance.
Current information indicates that El Salvador is not content with its existing Bitcoin reserves. The government aims to augment its holdings by an additional 20,000 BTC, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to cryptocurrency adoption. On December 21, Max Keiser, a senior advisor to President Nayib Bukele, disclosed plans to achieve this ambitious goal, stating, “The interim goal in [El Salvador] is to acquire another 20,000 BTC.”
On-chain data reveals that El Salvador presently holds nearly 5,996 BTC, valued at approximately $565.6 million. This figure includes a recent acquisition of 29 BTC for over $2.7 million, reflecting the nation’s assertive Bitcoin strategy, despite apprehensions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The financial regulator has recently entered into a $1.4 billion financing agreement linked to several Bitcoin-related concessions. Nevertheless, Herbert has maintained that Bitcoin should remain legal tender alongside the US dollar and that the government will continue to expand its strategic reserves.
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