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Bitcoin adoption could dampen El Salvador’s credit rating, Fitch says
Fitch Ratings warned that El Salvador’s Bitcoin legislation presents a risk for local insurers.
Ana Grabundzija 2 min read
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Venezuela cut off power to Bitcoin (BTC) mining plants despite legalization
Regional authorities suspended the power supply to Bitcoin miners, shutting down all registered operations in the industrial state.
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El Salvador effect: Spain considers allowing mortgage payments in crypto
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin bill has 5 key benefits, says Bank of America
The Central American country became the only nation in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender earlier this year. Its since gotten both bouquets and brickbats.
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El Salvador to officially adopt Bitcoin as legal tender on September 7
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After El Salvador warning, IMF says accepting Bitcoin as national currency is “a step too far”
The IMF addressed widespread adoption of Bitcoin, claiming it would jeopardize macroeconomic stability.
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The people of El Salvador are protesting against Bitcoin bill
After polls showed the majority of citizens don’t trust the new Bitcoin bill, protestors hit the streets outside the National Assembly in El Salvador.
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JPMorgan slams Bitcoin (BTC) use case in El Salvador
JPMorgan’s report criticized El Salvador’s Bitcoin legislation, while addressing potential risks for the country’s monetary system and the Bitcoin network.
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More than 75% of El Salvador is skeptical of Bitcoin, survey finds
The majority of El Salvadorans are doubtful of the new Bitcoin law, showed a post-legislation survey.
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