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Jim Rogers: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption ‘Unlikely’ to Trigger Domino Effect

International investor Jim Rogers says “it’s unlikely” to the potential domino effect of El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender around the world. “El Salvador has rarely, if ever, been a trendsetter that the world follows,” Rogers said.

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Survey: El Salvadorans Wary of Bitcoin as Legal Tender

A new survey reveals that most of El Salvador's population is skeptical about bitcoin as a standard currency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the swift adoption and potential adverse side effects. "Bukele and his government did it so fast that people didn't have enough time to understand what was going on," co-host Danny Nelson. "They haven't done much to sell why this is useful."

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3 Key Things That Happened in Crypto This Week

CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin breaks down this past week’s stories making waves in the crypto markets, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) raising $2.2 billion for its third crypto venture fund, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law in effect beginning in September, and John McAfee’s sudden death, controversial life and legacy.

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The Problem With El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law, Effective September 7

Bitcoin will become legal tender in El Salvador beginning September 7, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced Thursday during a national address. He added every citizen will be gifted $30 via an e-wallet, once they verify their identities. Frances Coppola, author of "The Case for People's QE," discusses the "immense risks" of El Salvador's bitcoin currency rollout. Plus, why she thinks dai (DAI) is a bigger concern than tether (USDT).

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El Salvador: Watershed Moment for Crypto as Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender This September

Bitcoin will officially become legal tender in El Salvador beginning September 7, and any citizen who signs up for the digital wallet “Chivo” will receive $30 worth of the cryptocurrency. “The Hash” hosts discuss El Salvador’s bitcoin currency rollout and why this is a watershed moment for the digital asset space.

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How Is El Salvador’s Currency Law Impacting Bitcoin’s Price?

Gavin Michael, CEO of digital wallet provider Bakkt, has bitcoin price analysis and outlook, as El Salvador confirmed bitcoin will become legal tender on September 7. “Bitcoin has really proven that it’s here to say,” he said.

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Vocal BTC Critic: Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender Could Ruin El Salvador’s Economy

"I have a big problem with El Salvador because of forced tender," vocal bitcoin critic Steve Hanke says on "First Mover." He discusses the local and global impact of El Salvador's currency law, explaining why he says he thinks "adopting bitcoin as legal tender could ruin El Salvador's economy." Plus, his thoughts on why bitcoin is a speculative asset with close to zero value.

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Strike Phasing Out USDT From Bitcoin-Based El Salvador Remittances, CEO Says

Strike, the digital wallet startup behind El Salvador’s bitcoin-based payment system, is phasing out its use of Tether’s USDT stablecoin as a U.S. dollar substitute, CEO Jack Mallers said. “The Hash” team explores the ongoing scandal around Tether and the wider repercussions of El Salvador’s currency law.

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