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<p>Colombian President Gustavo Petro has taken a bold step into the world of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. This move has sent shockwaves through the nation and prompted discussions about the future of digital assets in Colombia.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-colombian-president-own-s-bitcoin">Colombian President Own’s Bitcoin</h2>
<p>Rather than a conventional approach, Petro’s introduction to Bitcoin came in the form of a generous gift. Samson Mow, CEO of Blockstream, presented President Petro with 100,000 satoshis in BTC. This unexpected gesture has sparked conversations not only about Petro’s individual foray into crypto but also about the broader implications for Colombia.</p>
<p>While acknowledging the gift, Samson Mow happily said, “Now, the President of Colombia is officially a Bitcoin HODLer with exactly 100,000 sats.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The President of Colombia is now a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> HODLer for sure. 100,000 sats to be exact. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2615.png" alt="☕" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1e8-1f1f4.png" alt="🇨🇴" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/dKbnTRtcAI" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/dKbnTRtcAI</a></p>— Samson Mow (@Excellion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Excellion/status/1730410549156937982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 1, 2023</a>
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<p>However, President Petro seized the moment to <a href="https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1730406872828559762" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">announce</a> plans for establishing collaborative working groups within public administration and local communities, intending to incorporate cryptocurrency technology where it proves advantageous for the country’s economic growth.</p>
<p>He further explained that cryptocurrencies and blockchain have undoubtedly made their way in the world and will have developments towards the future. These technologies can be promising for the prosperity of the people.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-international-talks-begin">International Talks Begin</h2>
<p>President Petro’s recent embrace of Bitcoin is making waves beyond Colombia. Max Keiser, a Bitcoin advisor to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/max-keiser-el-salvadors-crypto-advisor-makes-bold-prediction-predict-bitcoin-to-hit-220000/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">is in talks</a> about working together with Argentina.</p>
<p>After the election of Argentina’s new right-wing leader, Javier Milei, there’s buzz about a potential visit from the Argentinian Bitcoin team to El Salvador. This unexpected connection hints at a new chapter in global collaboration within the cryptocurrency world.</p>
<p>Petro’s move into Bitcoin reflects a growing interest in cryptocurrencies among South American leaders. This significant moment could be a sign of more changes to come in the region’s approach to digital assets. Stay tuned for more updates in the evolving world of cryptocurrencies.</p>

Bitcoin Lands in Colombia: President Petro’s Bitcoin Ownership Raises Legal Tender Queries

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