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El Salvador has made another bold leap in its fiscal strategy. It has just signaled a deeper commitment to Bitcoin as it pivots away from relying on external debt. 
Under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership, the country has been integrating Bitcoin into its national economy. Recent moves suggest the Central American nation is doubling down on its digital currency ambitions to drive long-term growth and infrastructure development. 
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A key development in this shift came with the $1.6 billion investment deal El Salvador secured from Turkish company Yilport Holdings. The funds will be used to modernize key ports in Acajutla and La Unión. 
The latter is set to be the site for the much-anticipated Bitcoin City, part of a broader vision to transform the country into a digital finance leader. This represents the largest private investment in El Salvador’s history and a significant step in Bukele’s economic revitalization plan. 
El Salvador continues to expand its Bitcoin reserves despite challenges in achieving full adoption across its population. 
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*El Salvador BTC Reserves; Source: https://bitcoin.gob.sv/* 
As of September 2024, the country holds 5,870 BTC, worth approximately $354 million according to its own proof-of-reserves website. 
The government has also mined 474 bitcoins using geothermal energy, highlighting its push toward sustainable Bitcoin mining. Despite market volatility, this move underscores the country’s commitment to Bitcoin as a long-term asset. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-legislation-to-support-bitcoin-integration-in-el-salvador">New Legislation to Support Bitcoin Integration in El Salvador</h2> 
In line with its <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/09/08/bitcoins-3-year-stint-in-el-salvador-how-its-going/">Bitcoin-driven economic policy</a>, El Salvador introduced draft legislation in June 2024. It was to further integrate digital assets into its financial system. 
This proposed law would allow for the creation of private investment banks. Which will focus on cryptocurrencies, adding another layer to the country’s ongoing financial transformation. If passed, this legislation could mark a significant leap in the nation’s digital banking capabilities. 
By turning away from external debt and embracing Bitcoin and private investment, El Salvador is embarking on a new chapter in its fiscal policy. President Bukele’s vision to integrate digital assets more deeply into the economy is reshaping the country’s financial landscape. 
Whether Bitcoin continues to serve as a valuable national asset amid market fluctuations remains to be seen. However, El Salvador’s commitment to its Bitcoin-backed future is unwavering. 
As Bitcoin currently trades at $58,732, <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/05/29/el-salvadors-real-gdp-to-scale-10-fold-in-5-years-cathie-wood/">El Salvador’s focus on digital assets</a> could set a precedent for other nations looking to diversify their economic strategies. The country’s ongoing developments could solidify its role as a global pioneer in cryptocurrency-backed growth. 
The post <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/09/16/el-salvador-ditches-external-debt-invests-in-bitcoin-backed-future/">El Salvador Ditches External Debt, Invests in Bitcoin-Backed Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thecoinrepublic.com">The Coin Republic</a>.

El Salvador Ditches External Debt, Invests in Bitcoin-Backed Future

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