El Salvador

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.

Hun 5, 2023

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.

May 10, 2023

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.

May 10, 2023

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.

Abr 17, 2023

Consensus Magazine

Esta comunidade costeira salvadorenha acumulou mais de 3.000 usuários de Bitcoin, incluindo mais de 500 famílias e 120 empresas. Seu modelo de adoção agora está sendo replicado ao redor do mundo. É por isso que o Bitcoin Beach é um dos Projetos para Observar 2023 da CoinDesk.

By Frederick MunawaAbr 17, 2023

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.

Peb 21, 2023

El Salvador is in discussions to open a "bitcoin embassy" in Texas, El Salvador's Ambassador to the U.S., Milena Mayorga, said on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in El Salvador's stumbling bitcoin experiment and the possible outcomes.

Peb 15, 2023

Stablecoin issuer Paxos will stop minting new Binance USD (BUSD) tokens at the direction of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), with the news coming just after a report of the threat of legal action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that bitcoin's risks in El Salvador should be addressed. Shares of Hut 8 Mining continue to slide after agreeing to merge with U.S. Bitcoin Corp last week.

Peb 13, 2023

El Salvador's national assembly is considering a draft bill to regulate digital securities, indicating the country is going ahead with plans to issue bitcoin-backed bonds. JAN3 founder and CEO Samson Mow discusses the current state of President Bukele's bitcoin experiment. Plus, his outlook on bitcoin as the FTX saga continues to unfold.

Dis 8, 2022

El Salvador's national assembly is considering a draft bill to regulate digital securities, indicating the country is going ahead with plans to issue bitcoin-backed bonds. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in President Nayib Bukele's bitcoin experiment.

Nob 23, 2022