El Salvador has taken a bold step in its adoption of Bitcoin, making it a legal form of currency in the country. President Nayib Bukele had high hopes for the cryptocurrency, believing it could offer more accessible banking solutions and streamline the flow of remittances. Despite some skepticism from international organizations, Bukele has remained committed to the project, even acquiring 80 Bitcoin when the value was low. The Ministry of Education in El Salvador has partnered with local Bitcoin initiatives to educate 150 teachers from public schools about the concept of Bitcoin. The teachers will then pass on their knowledge to their students. My First Bitcoin, a non-profit organization, has already taught 25,000 Salvadoran students in person and has created an open-source 10-week Bitcoin Diploma. Classes have already begun, with instructors from My First Bitcoin and Bitcoin Beach teaching public school teachers how to send and receive Bitcoin. Next week, they will spread across the country to their local schools to do the same with their own students. The accompanying 187-page workbook provides comprehensive information about Bitcoin, including the history of money and the flaws of fiat currency. The workbook is also translated into multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, and Korean.El Salvador is making strides in its educational sector, with the goal of introducing the concept of Bitcoin to public educational institutions. The country is hoping to capitalize on the cryptocurrency’s potential and create a more accessible banking system. My First Bitcoin has extended its reach to over 20 countries, engaging with grassroots educational campaigns across the United States, Canada, the UK, and even countries like Cuba and Guatemala. Additionally, two other Latin American governments have expressed interest in potentially collaborating on Bitcoin-focused educational programs. My First Bitcoin is also in the early stages of coordinating a pilot program to instruct 250 Mexican students about Bitcoin.
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| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Geography | South America |
| Countries | 🇸🇻 🇲🇽 🇨🇺 🇬🇹 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 |
| Sentiment | positive |
| Relevance Score | 9 |
| People | Indria Kempis Martinez, Nayib Bukele, Saifedean Ammous, Giacomo Zucco, John Dennehy |
| Companies | World Bank, Bitcoin Beach, Coinbase, International Monetary Fund (IMF), My First Bitcoin |
| Currencies | US Dollar, ELYSIA, Mexican Peso, Ethereum, Bitcoin |
| Securities | None |
