Crypto fam, El Salvador remains the world's Bitcoin pioneer – and they're doubling down HARD in 2026! 🌋
President Nayib Bukele's National Bitcoin Office just announced: "We're going all-in on Bitcoin and AI" to drive abundance, excellence, and strategic dominance. This tiny nation (first to make BTC legal tender in 2021) is betting big on tech to leapfrog "boomer economies"! 💥
Key updates as of Jan 2026:
Holdings: ~7,517 BTC (worth $660M+ at late 2025 prices), plus daily buys continue!
Volcano mining: Geothermal power from volcanoes has mined hundreds of BTC – clean, renewable, and iconic. 🌋⛏️
Real-world use: Bitcoin-powered travel booming (Airbtc platform expanding), Chivo wallet upgrades, and BTC for remittances/tourism.
AI twist: Nationwide AI education (partnering with xAI?), smarter treasury management, and public services.
Economy boost: Projected 4% GDP growth in 2026, IMF now less critical of BTC strategy.
Adoption: ~35% of population uses crypto wallets; transaction volume modest ($3.5B in 2025 per Chainalysis) but grassroots impact huge in remittances & inclusion.
Despite slower mass adoption than hoped, Bukele calls it "net positive" – branding, tourism, and investments pouring in. Plus, Plan ₿ Forum conference coming Jan 30-31!
Is El Salvador building the future of nation-state crypto? Volcano bonds, Bitcoin City dreams, and now AI... this could spark the next bull catalyst! ⚡
Bullish on $BTC reserves? Think AI + BTC is the ultimate combo? Drop your thoughts! 👇
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