Nayib Bukele

El Salvador's bold foray into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has entered a new chapter of profitability. As of May 19, the country's BTC portfolio stands at approximately $644.4 million, with an unrealized profit of $357.2 million, reflecting a gain of 124.39% on its initial investment of $287.2 million....

El Salvador’s economy minister reiterated the country’s resolve to hoard more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Tuesday despite the International Monetary Fund’s requirement to reduce exposure to the leading cryptocurrency. What happened: During an interview with Bloomberg, Maria Luisa Hayem...

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, proposed a prisoner exchange with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, on Sunday, aiming to repatriate Venezuelan deportees from the U.S. in exchange for “political prisoners” held in the South American country. What Happened: Bukele...

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a longtime but mostly low-profile legislator, has surged into the national spotlight following a trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The visit, where Van Hollen met with the Maryland man erroneously deported by the Trump administration after...

President Donald Trump met President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador at the White House on Monday, where they discussed the mistaken deportation of a Maryland resident to the Central American country and their prospective return. What Happened: Trump thanked Bukele for accepting custody of individuals...

President Donald Trump commended El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for accepting custody of dangerous criminals, emphasizing the nations’ joint efforts against terrorism ahead of their meeting at the White House on Monday. What Happened: Trump took to Truth Social to...

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reiterated his commitment to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund to limit exposure to the apex cryptocurrency. What Happened: Bukele took to X to express his unwavering support for Bitcoin, saying "This all...

While some panic-sell, others seize the dip. El Salvador and Tokyo-listed Metaplanet have expanded their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings as the crypto market slumped to a three-month low. Despite IMF pressures and market jitters, these Bitcoin believers are standing firm. A State-Backed Bitcoin...

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele met with MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor on Thursday at the country's presidential palace, according to the country’s National Bitcoin Office. What Happened: While the specifics of their discussion remain undisclosed, the meeting...

Last week was a whirlwind of news, with major developments unfolding from the White House to El Salvador. From Elon Musk’s new government role to President Trump’s latest tariff imposition, the weekend was packed with stories that kept us on our toes. Here’s a quick recap of the...

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele says he will incarcerate convicted criminals from the U.S. in his country, a macabre offer that is being praised as an "unprecedented" by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Bukele made the proposal while hosting Rubio at his residence near San Salvador on...

El Salvador cashed in on the market slump Monday to add 11 Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC), worth over $1 million, to its strategic reserve. What happened: The Central American nation increased its daily purchases to 11, which is 10 more than the one Bitcoin per day policy, according to its treasury...

El Salvador's Congress passed a legislative amendment on Wednesday to alter the country's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) policy, making its acceptance voluntary rather than mandatory. What Happened: The move, introduced by President Nayib Bukele, was approved as part of efforts to meet conditions set by the...

Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, suggested that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) might soon be available at a reduced price. What Happened: Bukele’s comment came after a federal judge allowed the U.S. government to sell 69,370 Bitcoins, valued at $6.5 billion, seized from the Silk Road case...

While it's only three days into the new year, Jan. 3 marks an important anniversary and a day the cryptocurrency world is celebrating. On this day, 16 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), forever changing the world of cryptocurrency. To celebrate the 16th...