European Lawmaker Pushes For National Bitcoin Reserve, Cites El Salvador’s Resounding Success

Her push for a national Bitcoin reserve comes amid a historic market upsurge that has propelled BTC to new heights in recent weeks.

El Salvador grants Bitget a Bitcoin license amid $362 million profit boom

El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank has officially granted Bitget a Bitcoin Service Provider (BSP) license, according to a Dec. 16 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This move grants the exchange legal authorization to facilitate Bitcoin-related services in the country, including converting Bitcoin to fiat currencies, processing Bitcoin payments, and securely managing Bitcoin custody.

MicroStrategy marks sixth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchase with additional 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion

Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy has purchased 15,350 Bitcoin for $1. 5 billion at an average price of $100,386 per coin, according to a Dec. 16 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Guatemalan Government Is Taking A Closer Look At Bitcoin — All Because Of A Meme

A Nayib Bukele Bitcoin meme posted by El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office went viral in Guatemala last month, and, from what I’m told, it’s prompted the powers that be in the country to begin doing their homework on Bitcoin so to craft better policy around the asset.

Bitfinex Securities launches first tokenized US Treasury bill in El Salvador

Bitfinex Securities is teaming up with NexBridge to bring a tokenized US Treasury bill to El Salvador. USTBL leverages Bitcoin’s technology of Liquid Network and Blockstream AMP. Proceeds of the $30 million initial raise are to be allocated in iShares Treasury Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF, per the announcement.

Bitfinex Securities launches tokenized US Treasury Bills in El Salvador

Bitfinex Securities has launched the first regulated public offering of tokenized U. S. Treasury Bills under El Salvador’s new securities framework.   The offering enables investors to purchase digital tokens linked to short-term U.