‘Laser Eyes’ El Salvador Leader Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender

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By Sunil Jagtiani and Michael D McDonald

June 9, 2021 at 3:18 AM EDT

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June 9, 2021 at 12:15 PM EDT

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El Salvador has become the first country to formally adopt Bitcoin as legal tender after President Nayib Bukele said congress approved his landmark proposal.

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