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El Salvador President Bukele Proposes Bitcoin Bank Attracts Billions – TradingView News
El Salvaodr’s President Nayib Bukele proposed the creation of a Bitcoin bank just two weeks into his second term.
The initiative aims to capitalize on the country’s pioneering adoption of Bitcoin, following its adoption as legal tender in 2021.
Max KeiserSenior Bitcoin Advisor to President Bukele, announced the news on social media, stating: “President Bukele begins his new term with new legislation establishing a #BITCOIN BANK in El Salvador.”
Keizer emphasized the bank’s potential to attract significant Bitcoin investment by allowing borrowers to secure their Bitcoin without counterparty risk.
He predicted that this influx could dramatically increase El Salvador’s GDP and improve its credit rating to investment grade within 24 months.
Katie WoodCEO of ARK Investhad previously estimated ten times greater GDP growth for El Salvador in the next five years.
Keizer noted that this new proposal makes Wood’s ambitious prediction “MUCH MORE LIKELY.”
Milena Mayorga, Ambassador of El Salvador to the United States, further detailed the plan.
He highlighted that the proposed institution, called Private Investment Bank (BPI), aims to diversify financing options for potential investors.
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“As part of our economic plan for El Salvador, we propose a BPI, where we can diversify the financing options offered to potential investors in dollars and #Bitcoin,” she tweeted.
The creation of a Bitcoin bank is part of a broader economic strategy to leverage the potential of cryptocurrency for financial inclusion and economic growth.
By providing more flexible financing options, the government hopes to attract foreign investment and stimulate domestic economic activity.
What is the next: As El Salvador continues to innovate in the cryptocurrency space, industry stakeholders and investors are closely following these developments.
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