Techub News reports that the Salvadoran government has announced plans to advance a national development strategy centered around Bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI) by 2026. As of early 2026, the country holds 7,517 Bitcoins, worth approximately $660 million. Previously, El Salvador revised the Bitcoin Law at the end of 2025, removing the requirement for the private sector to accept Bitcoin, transforming it into a voluntary currency still supported by the state, and reached an agreement with the IMF to secure $1.4 billion in financing support.
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Techub News reports that the Salvadoran government has announced plans to advance a national development strategy centered around Bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI) by 2026. As of early 2026, the country holds 7,517 Bitcoins, worth approximately $660 million. Previously, El Salvador revised the Bitcoin Law at the end of 2025, removing the requirement for the private sector to accept Bitcoin, transforming it into a voluntary currency still supported by the state, and reached an agreement with the IMF to secure $1.4 billion in financing support.