US and El Salvador discuss crypto partnerships
Trump’s digital asset adviser met with Bukele to explore crypto partnerships and shared goals to reshape global finance.
Bo Hines, head of Donald Trump’s advisory council on digital assets, recently met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to explore joint opportunities in the crypto sector. Their meeting focused on digital asset growth and plans to reshape global finance.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office confirmed talks on Bitcoin and wider digital asset collaboration between the two nations. The visit comes shortly after Bukele’s White House meeting with Trump, which focused on regional security rather than crypto.
However, Hines’ presence in El Salvador has reignited attention on Trump’s crypto strategy.
Trump’s administration previously announced plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which would be built using funds from criminal seizures and other cost-neutral sources.
While no official US Bitcoin purchases have occurred, Hines’ visit may signal early steps toward adopting elements of El Salvador’s model.
El Salvador, which made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, continues to push for digital literacy. Its government has launched education programmes on Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, and ethics, aiming to develop a new generation of tech-savvy leaders.
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