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Report: Argentina and El Salvador to Partner in Embracing Bitcoin

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Argentina Looks to El Salvador for Bitcoin Adoption Strategy

Argentinian authorities are looking to enhance their adoption of Bitcoin by collaborating with officials in the Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador. The Argentinian National Securities Commission (CNV) recently held a meeting with El Salvador’s National Digital Assets Commission (CNAD) to discuss the Central American country’s experience in adopting Bitcoin.

El Salvador made headlines in 2021 as the first country to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender. Since then, the country has implemented various Bitcoin-related projects, including Bitcoin bonds, volcano-powered Bitcoin mining, and a citizenship-by-Bitcoin-investment program. El Salvador has also accumulated a significant amount of Bitcoin, with over 5,750 BTC in its reserves.

Argentina is now looking to follow El Salvador’s lead in embracing Bitcoin. The CNV president and vice president expressed their interest in strengthening ties with El Salvador and exploring collaboration agreements to enhance their own adoption of the leading digital asset.

Argentina has been making strides towards becoming more Bitcoin-friendly in recent months. The country saw the election of Bitcoin proponent Javier Milei as president, sparking hope for economic recovery. Additionally, Argentina’s minister of foreign affairs legalized the use of Bitcoin in settling contracts and making payments within the country. The country also established a regulatory body for the local crypto sector, the Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers.

By learning from El Salvador’s experience and collaborating with officials in the Bitcoin-friendly nation, Argentina aims to further enhance its adoption of Bitcoin and embrace the opportunities presented by the leading digital asset.

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