El Salvador has announced that it will make the integration of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence a national policy.
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El Salvador has declared the integration of Bitcoin and AI as national policy, using geothermal energy for data centers and offering tax incentives. The country holds over 7,500 Bitcoins in reserves and has secured IMF funding while partnering with tech firms for AI education.
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El Salvador Announces Integration of Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence as National Policy. According to Mars Finance, El Salvador has officially announced the integration of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence as a national policy. As of January 1, 2026, El Salvador's national treasury reserves reached 7,517 Bitcoins, worth over $660 million. The plan aims to utilize surplus geothermal energy to build data centers and AI zones, providing a tax-free environment for automation industries and decentralized financial services. Furthermore, El Salvador has passed legislative amendments to make Bitcoin a voluntary legal tender and ensure that taxes are denominated in US dollars, thereby securing $1.4 billion in funding from the International Monetary Fund. Simultaneously, El Salvador is collaborating with technology leaders such as xAI through the Genius Act to promote AI-driven education programs nationwide.