A Week of Failing To Pay With Bitcoin in El Salvador
Central America
The country claims to be a leader in crypto transactions. But you can't force people to take a currency they don't want.
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10.31.2024 11:45 AM
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When President Nayib Bukele promised that bitcoin would be accepted everywhere in El Salvador, it seemed like a glimpse into the future—a world where cryptocurrency would be woven into everyday life. But after a week there, I found a diff...
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