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Americans Earned Over $4B in Bitcoin in 2020, More Than Triple the Investors in Other Countries

A new study that shows which countries have realized the most bitcoin gains reveals American investors earned over $4 billion in bitcoin in 2020, more than triple that in any other country. CoinDesk’s Director of Data and Indexes Galen Moore digs into the data.

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Volcano-Powered Bitcoin Mining Goes From Twitter Idea to State Policy in El Salvador

President Nayib Bukele is moving on multiple fronts to make El Salvador an unlikely bitcoin mecca.

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El congreso de El Salvador aprobó el uso de bitcoin como moneda legal

Una supermayoría de la legislatura de ese país votó a favor de la adopción del bitcoin como moneda de curso legal en la madrugada del miércoles.

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El Salvador Officially Becomes First Country to Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender

Bitcoin is now officially a currency in El Salvador. “The Hash” team discusses what the move means for the crypto community and the world.

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Blockstream CEO on El Salvador Involvement, Solar Ventures With Square

Blockstream CEO Adam Back on his involvement with El Salvador becoming the first country to officially adopt bitcoin. Plus, insights into Blockstream’s project with Square to build a solar-powered bitcoin mining facility.

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What's Moving the Crypto Markets?

El Salvador is officially the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, and the price of bitcoin is bouncing from its two-week low. Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King considers the potential factors moving the crypto markets.

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El Salvador Becomes First Country to Officially Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender

CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains the significance and potential ripple effect of El Salvador officially adopting bitcoin as legal tender. Plus, a look at the U.S. Senate approving a $250 billion bipartisan technology and manufacturing bill to counter China on technological advancement.

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Bitcoin Jumps Most in 2 Weeks to $36K After El Salvador Passes Currency Law

The cryptocurrency is up from a low price of about $31,000.

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It's Official: El Salvador's Legislature Votes to Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender

A supermajority of the El Salvadoran legislature voted to adopt bitcoin as legal tender early Wednesday morning.

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