El Salvador’s much-anticipated Bitcoin bonds, colloquially known as “Volcano Bonds,” have obtained regulatory approval for issuance in early 2024. The Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador approved the Volcano Bond on December 11, marking a crucial step in the country’s crypto-centric financial initiatives.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
The Volcano Bond has just received regulatory approval from the Digital Assets Commission (CNAD).
We anticipate the bond will be issued during the first quarter of 2024.
This is just the beginning for new capital markets on #Bitcoin in El Salvador.
🇸🇻🌋🚀
— The Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) December 12, 2023
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The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) announced a statement the same day. El Salvador’s pro-Bitcoin leader, Nayib Bukele, seemingly corroborated the news through a post on social media with the caption: “Wen volcano bond.” Bukele also shared and reposted several messages from different sources confirming that the bonds are scheduled for issuance in the first quarter of 2024.
Wen volcano bond? 🥺
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) December 12, 2023
Furthermore, El Salvador issued Volcano Bonds, first introduced in November 2021. The country laid the groundwork for this financial instrument when it passed groundbreaking legislation on January 11. Moreover, this provided the legal framework for a Bitcoin-backed bond. The primary objective of the Volcano Bond is to alleviate sovereign debt and finance the construction of “Bitcoin City,” a visionary project in El Salvador.
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Moreover, this approval follows El Salvador’s recent launch of a $1 billion, 241-megawatt Bitcoin mining project. The initiative, executed in partnership with Luxor Technology, harnesses the country’s volcanic resources. The Conchagua volcano, earmarked for the project, will be the powerhouse for El Salvador’s burgeoning Bitcoin mining operations.
Wen volcano bond? 🥺
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) December 12, 2023
Notably, the regulatory green light comes almost 21 months after the former finance minister of El Salvador, Alejandro Zelaya, made projections. He anticipated a mid-March 2022 launch for the Volcano Bond. The delay in the timeline underscores the complexity of the processes involved in developing new financial instruments.
However, this is especially true for those connected to the unpredictable realm of cryptocurrencies. El Salvador pioneers integrating Bitcoin into its economic landscape. The Volcano Bond is a testament to the country’s commitment to exploring innovative financial avenues.
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