El Salvador’s government doubled down on its crypto initiatives by creating a National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) that will oversee all local projects related to the asset.
The new agency will also be able to cooperate with other countries in matters associated with BTC.
The agency will have all the freedom to manage and consult domestic bitcoin projects and join forces with other countries’ organizations on initiatives linked to the leading digital currency:
“The objective of the ONBTC will be to design, diagnose, plan, program, coordinate, follow up, measure, analyze and evaluate plans, programs, and projects related to bitcoin for the economic development of the country.”
The entity will analyze all individuals who wish to meet the BTC-loving President Nayib Bukele to discuss the nation’s blockchain path. It will also work closely with the different Ministries to formulate adequate regulations on the local crypto sector and introduce educational programs for Salvadorans.
“All public institutions shall collaborate with the ONBTC for the fulfillment of its functions and objectives. For example, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will collaborate in cases of international cooperation, while the autonomous and municipalities may do so to the extent that their regulations allow,” the post reads.
President Bukele will hire the Director of the agency, while the latter will appoint all necessary personnel according to his understanding.
The latest data reveals that the Central American country holds 2,381 BTC, equaling nearly $40 million (calculated at current prices). President Bukele, though, disclosed that the government will start buying one bitcoin a day starting November 18, meaning the possessions could have increased by now.
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