Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, has stated that El Salvador may act as a forerunner in the global acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC). He also believes that other Latin American nations could follow El Salvador’s lead.
El Salvador adopted BTC as a legal tender in 2021, under the supervision of President Nayib Bukele, a well-known Bitcoin enthusiast.
During an interview with Swan, Mow admitted that making a million people excited about Bitcoin is not an easy task. However, he insisted that many people are indeed observing El Salvador. He sees the nation as a guiding light and a potential catalyst for similar actions in other countries.
Mow also speculated about other countries that might adopt BTC as legal tender, specifically mentioning Guatemala. According to him, Guatemala could swiftly embrace Bitcoin due to its legal framework that allows the use of foreign currencies for payment.
Mow sees El Salvador as an initial step towards Bitcoin recognition, but acknowledges that more countries need to adopt the cryptocurrency. He argues that explaining to people that “Bitcoin is money” is a more effective approach than promoting it as a “commodity”.
Could Other Nations Also Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender?
Mow believes that BTC can help fight the progress of CBDCs, viewing it as the only tool that can effectively counter the rise of digital fiat currencies. He also suggests that BTC could be a boon for nations with geothermal and hydroelectric power resources.
These countries, according to Mow, could mine cryptocurrencies and potentially become as prosperous as “Saudi Arabia or the UAE.” Recently, Mow has been working on nation-state Bitcoin adoption, as indicated in his Twitter bio.
Several Bitcoin enthusiasts have recently collaborated with the Salvadoran government. This includes Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of Mexico’s wealthiest individuals and a notable BTC advocate. Bitcoin supporters Max Keizer and Stacy Herbert currently run the Salvadoran National Bitcoin Office. In addition, last month, the government appointed Saifedean Ammous, author of “The BTC Standard,” as the office’s economic advisor.
Bitcoin closed the month in green, but this trend may change soon. It seems that each Monday there are price drops, even though cryptocurrencies are doing well. There are expected to be price increases in the near future.
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