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This Weekās Big Stories
Africaās rural energy problems
Santander: El Salvador tourism rising
Saylor aināt sellinā
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ā”ļø Africaās rural energy problems
Mainstream media have been pumping out the positive Bitcoin Mining stories recently. Makes a welcome change!
Small Bitcoin mines can be immediately profitable, and can therefore fund a renewable mini-grid and supply power to the community at no cost. And, if this seems too good to be true, it gets even better.
š Read on
Source: el salvador in english
ā”ļø Santander Report: El Salvador Tourism
This week, Santander published a new report showing EL Salvadorās increase in tourism. One thing that stood out was that US tourism to El Salvador has nearly doubled since 2019 with one reason being credited to āBTC touristsā by Santander.
Quite incredible stats on the reduction of crime here too. š Read on
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š§ Saylor Aināt Sellinā
Michael Saylor, Founder of Microstrategy said back in 2020: "We really felt we were on a $500M melting ice cube." Itās safe to say they have now jumped off that melting ice cube and built their own ark. One thatās fit for the future of money.
This week Nasdaq listed company, MicroStrategy announced they have bought 5,445 additional Bitcoin. Taking their treasury up to 158,245 BTC, worth over $4.1 billion at today's price.
š Read more.
š„ What else have you missed?
1. JPMorgan Chase UK imposes a ban on Bitcoin and crypto transactions.
2. The Senator who said āBitcoin can open the doors of corruption in El Salvador," was indicted for corruption. $100,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in hidden cash were seized from his home.
3. Forbes Article: Why Bitcoin Mining Might Actually Be Great For Sustainability
š¾ Friday Fun
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