President Bukele fires back at critics on ‘Bitcoin experiment’

President Bukele fires back at critics on ‘Bitcoin experiment’

The adoption of Bitcoin is changing El Salvador’s economic landscape, according to the Salvadoran president. On Thursday, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele reaffirmed his belief for Bitcoin (BTC) supremacy on Twitter once again, this time stating that after widespread adoption occurs, “it’s game over for fiat.”The Salvadoran president has been a mainstay in news headlines due to his government’s regular BTC purchases and absolute pro-Bitcoin stance. He has made frequent statements and comments to support the original cryptocurrency while refusing to budge in the face of criticism that....


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