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El Salvador Declares 2026 'All-In' Strategy on Bitcoin and AI

Officials frame the move as a pivot from scarcity to technology-led growth.

Overview

  • El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office said the country is going “all-in” in 2026, presenting a bid for leadership built on digital assets and artificial intelligence.
  • The government continues buying one Bitcoin per day and reports holdings of about 7,517 BTC valued at over $660 million as of December 2025.
  • Officials executed a tactical purchase of more than 1,000 BTC during November 2025 market weakness, reinforcing a long-term reserve approach.
  • xAI’s Grok is being deployed across 5,000 public schools to support over one million students with localized, curriculum-aligned AI tools.
  • The 2025 Investment Banking Law created a new category of institution for high-net-worth and institutional clients, as the IMF acknowledges stronger growth and eases earlier criticism.