Nayib Bukele
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President of El Salvador, which became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021. The nation has accumulated over 6,000 BTC in its treasury. Built Bitcoin infrastructure including the Chivo wallet and Bitcoin bonds.
Details
- Role
- President of El Salvador
- Title
- President
- Known For
- Made Bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador (September 2021), Chivo wallet, Bitcoin City
- Affiliation
- Government of El Salvador
- Notable Quote
- Bitcoin is the future. El Salvador is the first country to adopt it as legal tender.
- Twitter Handle
- nayibbukele
- Estimated Holdings
- 6,000+ BTC (national treasury)
- First Public Mention
- 2021
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