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Like El Salvador, Costa Rica has sparked conversations around the possible legalization and adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets for everyday transactions. The talks resurfaced amidst a global trend that has favored cryptocurrencies with more institutions adopting it.
<h2 id="b-costa-rica-s-regulatory-laws-b">Costa Rica’s Regulatory Laws</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/JAN3com/status/1776440995757838598" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">According to JAN3 on X,</a> the Bitcoin technology company dedicated to expanding access to BTC globally, Costa Rica seems to have resumed debates around the possibility of strengthening its laws around the ownership and trading of Bitcoin and other digital assets.
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 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1e8-1f1f7.png" alt="🇨🇷" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Like most countries, Costa Rica lacks proper legislation concerning the ownership and trading of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> and other digital assets. However, recently the nation has resumed debates around a potential crypto assets law that could compromise the ability to freely use Bitcoin as… <a href="https://t.co/2weUPjOo0w" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/2weUPjOo0w</a>
 — JAN3 (@JAN3com) <a href="https://twitter.com/JAN3com/status/1776440995757838598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">April 6, 2024</a>
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JAN3 emphasizes that Costa Rica’s legislative circles have seen the emergence of Congresswoman Johana Obando as a notable proponent of Bitcoin. Obando’s advocacy for Bitcoin legalization suggests a growing awareness of the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies in the lives of Costa Ricans.
<a href="https://thecoinrise.com/el-salvador-implements-new-law-to-lure-foreign-bitcoin-investors/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">El Salvador in its bid to attract investors</a> in 2023, passed new laws to extend citizenship to foreign investors who hold a significant stake in Bitcoin.
<h2 id="b-costa-rica-s-bitcoin-advocates-b">Costa Rica’s Bitcoin Advocates</h2>
Similarly, some prominent figures such as Samson Mow and Prince Philip of Serbia within the cryptocurrency space have highlighted Costa Rica’s abundant renewable energy potential which could be channeled towards Bitcoin mining. This renewable energy advantage places Costa Rica at a potential leading spot in the digital currency revolution.
Stakeholders maintain that with the support from influential individuals like Obando, who in 2022,<a href="https://thecoinrise.com/costa-rican-lawmaker-submits-a-new-law-that-would-abolish-bitcoin-taxes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> proposed a bill to remove taxes imposed on Bitcoin</a>, combined with the recognition of renewable energy resources by figures like Mow and Prince Philip, and the country’s suitability for Bitcoin initiatives, it is possible to pull it off.
Currently, Costa Rica’s tourism industry is a significant contributor to its GDP. Thus, adopting Bitcoin for daily transactions is an added economic benefit for the Central American country.
<h2 id="b-other-usp-of-costa-rica-b">Other USP of Costa Rica</h2>
Additionally, initiatives like Bitcoin Jungle in Uvita exemplify grassroots efforts aimed at promoting Bitcoin usage in Costa Rica. The initiatives not only foster a community of merchants, expatriates, residents, and tourists embracing Bitcoin but also serve as tangible examples for policymakers of the practical applications of cryptocurrency.
The resumption of discussions regarding Bitcoin legislation in Costa Rica reflects a broader trend of increased acceptance and recognition of Bitcoin’s utility. This trend is evident in the growing popularity of<a href="https://thecoinrise.com/record-bitcoin-etf-inflows-propel-btc-to-new-ath-of-73637-47/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> spot Bitcoin ETFs</a> and marks a significant shift towards mainstream adoption.
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