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Taiwan Tightens Crypto Governance; El Salvador Stockpiles Bitcoin

Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto regulation in Asia as Taiwan issues guidelines for crypto exchanges and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to disclose crypto license applicant following the controversy around crypto platform JPEX. Plus, the latest on El Salvador's bitcoin experiment. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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Binance recibe licencia para ofrecer servicios de bitcoin y otros activos digitales en El Salvador

El exchange de criptomonedas anunció que ahora cuenta con licencias para operar en 18 países.

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Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin Services in El Salvador

The Central Bank of El Salvador granted two licenses to crypto exchange Binance to offer bitcoin and digital assets services in the country. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Binance as the exchange has been facing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. Plus, "The Hash" team shares insights into the significance of crypto adoption in the country.

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El Salvador's Bonds Skyrocket Amid Bitcoin's 2023 Rally

Since Fitch downgraded El Salvador’s debt rating in September 2022 with a prediction of a debt default in January 2023, the country’s junk-rated bonds have skyrocketed, mirroring bitcoin’s meteoric rise throughout 2023. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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El Salvador's Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments for 241 MW Bitcoin Mine

Volcano Energy announced $1 billion in commitments to build a 241 megawatt (MW) bitcoin mine in the Metapán region of El Salvador, according to a Monday press release on Twitter. "The Hash" panel discusses stablecoin issuer Tether's investment in the project and the state of bitcoin mining around the world.

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Bitcoin in El Salvador Is 'No Longer an Experiment': Asobitcoin President

Bitcoin transaction fees are, on average $20 per transaction and it surged to as high as $30 on Wednesday morning on the rising popularity of BRC-20 tokens. Asobitcoin President Will Hernandez dissects how this is impacting Salvadoran's use of the cryptocurrency on the ground in El Salvador.

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What Surging Bitcoin Transaction Fees Mean for Users in El Salvador

Increasing activities on the Bitcoin network have pushed the average transaction fee to a 2-year high, according to data from BitInfoCharts. Asobitcoin President Will Hernandez discusses the state of El Salvador's bitcoin experiment and whether the transaction fee surge impacts BTC users in the country.

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How Bitcoin Beach’s Pioneering Circular Economy Aims to Make a Global Impact

Bitcoin Beach is a coastal community in El Salvador that has garnered over 3,000 bitcoin users, including more than 500 families and 120 businesses. The project's director Mike Peterson joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the significance of circular economies and the state of bitcoin adoption. Bitcoin Beach is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch in 2023.

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La economía circular pionera de Bitcoin Beach está teniendo un impacto global

Esta comunidad costera salvadoreña ha reunido a más de 3.000 usuarios de Bitcoin , incluidas más de 500 familias y 120 empresas. Su modelo de adopción ahora se está replicando en todo el mundo. Es por eso que Bitcoin Beach es ONE de los proyectos a seguir de CoinDesk en 2023.

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Asobitcoin President on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment

El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment continues as President Nayib Bukele paid off the country's $800 million maturing bond issue in late January. Will Hernandez, president of the Bitcoin Association of El Salvador, discusses the current state of bitcoin adoption in the country and the key initiatives at Asobitcoin. Plus, his take on El Salvador's plans to build a Bitcoin Embassy in Texas and his reaction to IMF calling for greater transparency.

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