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El Salvador
University of Toronto Researcher: El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment 'Tells Very Concerning Story'
The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto's Munk School has published a research paper investigating the Pegasus spyware hacking of media and civil society in El Salvador. Senior Researcher John Scott-Railton shares insights into the key findings. "What has been happening in El Salvador on the technical side tells a very concerning story," Scott-Railton said. Plus, what's the appeal of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele?
Fidelity: ‘Countries That Secure Some Bitcoin Today Will Be Better Off Than Their Peers’
Even if a country doesn’t agree with the fundamentals of bitcoin, it will be forced to acquire some as a form of insurance, Fidelity wrote in a recent report.
Is El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Really the Bitcoin Hero We Need?
New reporting has found strong evidence Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele sought to undermine freedom of speech in the Central American nation, contradicting Bitcoin’s core values.
Nayib Bukele Is Not the Bitcoin Hero We Need
Evidence that El Salvador's president has targeted journalists and suppressed free speech contradicts Bitcoin's core values.
CoinDesk Releases Annual Report Highlighting Key Trends in Crypto
CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis joins the “First Mover” panel to discuss the 2021 CoinDesk Annual Report. Topics include the decline of bitcoin dominance, Ethereum gas fees triggering the rise of scaling-focused altcoins like Polygon and Solana, and how El Salvador’s legalization of bitcoin impacted the crypto market. Plus, a look into the future of bitcoin mining as Kazakhstan, the country that became second only to the US in bitcoin mining hashrate, is suffering the worst protests in 30 years and internet blackouts.
Salvadoran President Bukele Expects Bitcoin to Reach $100K This Year
El Salvador adopted bitcoin as an official currency last year.
El Salvador to Build New Stadium in Collaboration With China, Bukele Says
The president of the only country where bitcoin is legal tender tweeted the news on New Year’s Eve.
Why Is China Helping ‘Bitcoin Nation’ El Salvador Build a New National Stadium?
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele continues to grab headlines, announcing in a New Year’s Eve tweet that the country will build a new national stadium in collaboration with China. Why is an anti-bitcoin country dealing with the bitcoin nation? “The Hash” team dissects the clashing of narratives.
After Identity Theft, Salvadorans Now Report Funds Disappearing From Chivo Wallets
Dozens of Salvadorans say that money has vanished from their wallets. And some report being approached by scammers when they tried to get help.
Market Wrap Year-End Review: El Salvador Adopted Bitcoin, Then Bought the Dip
The country’s adoption of BTC as legal tender wasn’t enough to keep the cryptocurrency near $50K in September.