Gabriel Silva

Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva discusses a recent law passed in the country exempting cryptocurrency transactions from capital gains taxes. Silva explains the unique framework of Panama’s constitution that prevents the country from adopting bitcoin as legal tender and how crypto can provide financial access to the country’s unbanked population.

May 4, 2022

Panamanian opposition politician Gabriel Silva is introducing a bill to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies throughout the country. The proposed bill would recognize bitcoin as a national alternative payment method. Silva joined "All About Bitcoin" to share insights into his mission and vision. "We hope this bill will put Panama in the center of Americas," Silva said. Cuanto CEO Felipe Echandi also discusses how this bill differs from El Salvador's Bitcoin Law and how it could impact the global economy.

Sep 8, 2021

Following El Salvador, Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva says he will present a bill in July to make bitcoin legal tender in the nation. "The Hash" explores what it could mean for other Central and South American countries.

Jun 16, 2021