El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment
In September 2021, El Salvador made history by becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender alongside the US dollar. President Nayib Bukele championed the move, touting its potential to lower remittance fees, boost financial inclusion, and attract foreign investment. The decision, however, was met with both enthusiasm and significant skepticism, sparking a global debate about the feasibility and wisdom of integrating cryptocurrency into a nation’s economy.