This week in LATAM crypto, three stories are taking the spotlight: El Salvador is expanding its Bitcoin Zones to spur ...

El Salvador, the first country in the world to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, was seen by many in the industry as a pioneer. In 2025, the small country’s Bitcoin ambitions met reality. The Central ...

El Salvador has gained $443 million from the rise in Bitcoin’s value, a cryptocurrency the country began acquiring nearly four years ago under the direction of President Nayib Bukele. In September ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Javier Bastardo is a Venezuelan covering Bitcoin news since 2017. Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of Blockcan and Crypto matters of ...

The Bitcoin education initiative is closing its local operations and rebranding for a global mission, shifting from teaching students in El Salvador to training educators worldwide. Update (Nov. 7 at ...

In another historic move, El Salvador has partnered with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its public education system. The initiative will see xAI’s conversational model, ...

El Salvador was the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, but it has since scaled back its Bitcoin laws and public sector involvement. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office is celebrating “Bitcoin Day,” ...

Steak ‘n Shake, the American fast-food chain famous for its burgers and shakes, has set its sights on El Salvador for its first Latin American location. The move comes as the company doubles down on ...

Inside El Salvador’s transformation toward sovereignty and strength. A week of conferences, grassroots builders, and a dinner with President Bukele revealed a nation rewriting its future. I spent the ...

Trust in the global financial system is under pressure. Inflation reduces purchasing power, savings lose value, and trade and ...