G20 Nation Argentina and El Salvador in Talks Over Bitcoin Adoption

May 27, 2024, 09:45 AM

Authorities in Argentina and El Salvador are in discussions about Bitcoin adoption and a potential digital assets cooperation agreement. Argentine officials, including the Securities Commission, are exploring how to learn from El Salvador's experience in using Bitcoin as a legal tender. The talks aim to strengthen ties between the two nations, with Argentina considering a collaboration agreement. Roberto E. Silva, president of Argentina's Securities Commission, emphasized the importance of these discussions. Argentina, a G20 nation with an economy approximately 20 times larger than El Salvador's, is keen to understand the implications and benefits of Bitcoin adoption.