Mi Primer Bitcoin, an educational bitcoin nonprofit organization founded in El Salvador, risks running out of funds by September according to statements from its founder John Dennehy. Dennehy declared that while they expect to receive multiple grants by the end of the year, they need additional funds to reach that period. He assessed that this…
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. In this edition, we discuss the recent investments made by the Salvadoran government in Bitcoin education and certification, and how these initiatives might increase trust in cryptocurrency and boost adoption in the country. Latam…
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue: El Salvador will offer bitcoin certification for public servants, Mercado Libre launches an in-house developed dollar-pegged stablecoin, and Paraguay keeps seizing illegal bitcoin mining operations. El Salvador to Educate 80,000 Public Servants on…
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele highlighted his country’s commitment to free speech and safety in a recent social media post, indirectly referencing the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France. Bukele emphasized that El Salvador guarantees freedom from arrest, censorship, and asset seizure for exercising free speech, positioning the nation as a haven for…
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele champions Bitcoin adoption with an innovative strategy: daily purchases. The survey results also show that online consumers in the United States are buying more and more Bitcoins. El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation was initially planned to start in November 2022, as Bukele envisions Bitcoin playing a vital role in the nation’s…
Since March 16, the Salvadoran government’s cold wallet address has consistently purchased 1 BTC daily. In the process, it has accumulated 160 BTC over more than five months. El Salvador’s Government Buys 1 BTC Daily According to the latest data shared by Chinese crypto data account EmberCN, this strategic accumulation has brought the nation’s total…
El Salvador’s BTC holdings have increased to 5.851K, which is worth $355.13M. Since the inception of the “1 BTC a day” program, it has shown its undettered commitment to enhancing the crypto industry. El Salvador, under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele, has continued to make changes in the crypto world with its commitment to…
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that 80,000 public servants will receive bitcoin instruction and certification through an educational module that is part of the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP) program. The module also includes training in the areas of cybersecurity, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI), offering a public administration certificate….
August 21, 2024 at 04:37 PM GST updated: August 21, 2024 at 04:21 PM 2 mins read News El Salvador’s new program will train 80,000 civil servants in Bitcoin through a 160-hour certification course. The Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP) leads the Bitcoin training, established by President Bukele in 2021. Argentina shows…
El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) has launched a Bitcoin training and certification program for 80,000 public servants. In an Aug. 20 statement, ONBTC confirmed that Bitcoin education is now a vital component of a governance initiative designed for public sector employees. This program is part of the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration…
El Salvador launches 160-hour Bitcoin certification for 80,000 civil servants. The program aims to enhance governance and build a Bitcoin-ready workforce. Argentina collaborates with El Salvador to learn from its Bitcoin adoption success. The El Salvador government, through its National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC), has embarked on an ambitious initiative to upskill 80,000 civil servants with…
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…