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El Salvador Dispatch: Searching for Bitcoin City, the Modern El Dorado
13.2.2025
President Nayib Bukele vowed to build Bitcoin City on the Conchagua volcano. CoinDesk went looking for signs of construction
Latam Insights: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposed in Brazil, Volcano-Powered Bitcoin Mining in El Salvador
1.12.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this issue, a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill gets introduced in Brazil, Bukele hints at renting volcanos for bitcoin mining, and Vaneck highlights Bukele’s work...
President Nayib Bukele Hints at ‘Rent-a-Volcano’ Bitcoin Mining Service
25.11.2024
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hinted at the possibility of establishing a service to rent a volcano for bitcoin mining purposes. The leader stated that a green energy program harnessing volcano energy “might actually make sense.” President Nayib Bukele Mulls Volcano Renting...
The 6 Best Smoothies In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
21.10.2024
With The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Princess Zelda herself finally takes the reins of this adventure through Hyrule, and with this major change to the experience comes a variety of other new mechanics and features that ensure her journey feels unique to her. And one of those features is...
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
7.10.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support reforms and ensure bitcoin adoption does...
Bukele Advises Argentine Vice President on Bitcoin and Volcano Bonds
4.10.2024
During his official visit to Argentina, Bukele met with Victoria Villarruel, the nation’s vice president, to discuss cryptocurrency and the Salvadoran experience with Bitcoin. While the meeting was private, a video released before the meeting shows Villarruel asking Bukele about the first...
‘First Citizen’ of Bitcoin City Leaves El Salvador After Waiting Over 2 Years for Its Construction
10.6.2024
Corbin Keegan, a U.S. national who self-proclaimed himself as the first citizen of Bitcoin City, has temporarily left El Salvador after waiting over two years for the state to build the settlement. President Nayib Bukele first announced this infrastructure proposal for Bitcoin City in November...
El Salvador mines 474 Bitcoin using geothermal volcanic energy
15.5.2024
El Salvador currently holds 5,750 BTC worth $354 million which it has accumulated over three years
Tribeca Festival’s 2024 Lineup Features Some Really Exciting Games
25.4.2024
The video game section of the annual Tribeca Festival, best known as a showcase for films, has revealed its 2024 lineup. The festival began featuring games in 2021, and this year’s selections will highlight seven upcoming indie titles, including the next game from the studio behind emotional indie...
Kenyan Volcano Turns on Lights in Rural Homes with Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin Mining Support
21.4.2024
In a remote region of Kenya, a group of Bitcoin miners has found an innovative way to power their operations and bring electricity to rural homes.
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Latam Insights: Volcano Bonds Target Q1 2024 Launch, Unblock Global $15 Million Bitcoin Flare Gas Bet
18.12.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Salvadoran Volcano Bonds might be launched in Q1 2024, Unblock Global raised $15 million for a flare gas mining project in Vaca Muerta, and Argentine...
Salvadoran Bitcoin Volcano Bonds Target Q1 2024 Launch After Getting Regulatory Approval
14.12.2023
Discussion on the Volcano Bonds, a series of digital debt instruments that would be used to finance the creation of Bitcoin City, has resurfaced after their regulatory approval in El Salvador. The Bitcoin Office in the country revealed that it anticipated a launch date of Q1 2024 for these bonds....
El Salvador plans to issue Bitcoin Volcano Bonds in Q1 2024
12.12.2023
The long-awaited Bitcoin bonds in El Salvador have gradually come closer to reality as it received regulatory approval to issue Bitcoin bonds in early 2024, according to a popular Bitcoin-powered office’s post earlier this week. Bitfinex Securities, a regulated subsidiary of the well-known...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bonds Get Regulatory Approval, Launch Set for Early 2024
12.12.2023
Source: RawBeautyPixels/Adobe El Salvador’s highly anticipated Bitcoin (BTC) bonds, also known as “Volcano Bonds,” have received the regulatory approval for an early 2024 issuance. The bonds are expected to be offered on Bitfinex Securities, a regulated division of the popular...
Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador can become the 'Singapore of the Americas': VanEck advisor
29.10.2023
VanEck strategy advisor Gabor Gurbacs expects a wave of new investment capital and immigration will push El Salvador’s economic growth in the coming years
Latam Insights: Argentina Announces National Digital Currency While Peso Sinks, Volcano Energy Launches Lava Pool
9.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Argentine government announces a national digital currency project, Volcano Energy launches Lava Pool, the first Salvadoran Bitcoin mining pool, and...
El Salvador Launches First Volcano-Powered Bitcoin Mining Pool - Here's What You Need to Know
5.10.2023
On October 4, El Salvador announced the launch of Lava Pool, the country's first Bitcoin mining pool powered entirely by renewable geothermal energy. The venture represents an important milestone in El Salvador's efforts to integrate Bitcoin into its energy infrastructure....
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Volcano Energy Launches First Bitcoin Mining Pool in El Salvador
5.10.2023
Volcano Energy, a renewable energy-focused Bitcoin mining company, has announced a strategic partnership with Luxor Technologies, a Bitcoin mining tech company, to launch Lava Pool, the first Salvadoran Bitcoin mining pool. Lava Pool will be harnessed by Volcano Energy, a company building a mining...
El Salvador launches first Bitcoin mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor
4.10.2023
El Salvador’s ambitious renewable energy Bitcoin mining operation welcomes its first mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor
This Narrative Adventure About Doomed Teenage Dinosaurs Feels Too Real
29.8.2023
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