{"id":332824,"date":"2025-08-10T09:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T09:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/332824\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T09:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T09:53:11","slug":"how-el-salvadors-new-law-could-make-bitcoin-banks-a-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/332824\/","title":{"rendered":"How El Salvador\u2019s new law could make Bitcoin banks a reality!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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El Salvador\u2019s new Investment Banking Law allows regulated banks to hold Bitcoin and offer crypto services to accredited investors. With growing global interest, the country is positioning itself as a rising crypto finance hub.<\/p>\n

El Salvador\u2019s Legislative Assembly is doubling down on its Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a> bet.<\/p>\n

A newly approved Investment Banking Law<\/a> will let regulated investment banks hold Bitcoin and offer crypto services to accredited investors. This would be a big step forward to lure foreign capital and help further the country\u2019s status as an emerging global crypto hub.<\/p>\n

El Salvador\u2019s big crypto move<\/strong><\/p>\n

The law applies to investment banking institutions. They will serve only \u201csophisticated investors\u201d, defined as individuals or entities with at least $250,000 in liquid assets and extensive market experience.<\/p>\n

Naturally, the framework sets investment banks apart from traditional commercial banks.<\/p>\n

They can operate in both legal tender and foreign currencies, handle complex financing for sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and technology, and secure a Digital Asset Service Provider license to go fully Bitcoin-native.<\/p>\n

Juan Carlos Reyes, President of El Salvador\u2019s Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD), said,<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith a Digital Asset Service Provider (PSAD) license, a bank could choose to operate entirely as a Bitcoin bank.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With fresh partnerships with nations like Pakistan and Bolivia, the country is moving forward to become a global crypto hub.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin banks, closer to reality now<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new Investment Banking Law comes just days after the Salvadorian government revealed plans to establish Bitcoin banks.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Source: X<\/p>\n

The proposal, overseen by the National Bitcoin Office, allows private investment banks to operate in both Bitcoin and U.S. dollars. They\u2019ll offer deposits, loans, and other financial services.<\/p>\n

With a $50 million minimum capital requirement and allowance for foreign ownership, the hope is that the initiative will attract global investors and support El Salvador\u2019s Bitcoin-focused economic policy.<\/p>\n

Global capital is watching<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Salvador\u2019s policy shift comes as institutional interest in Bitcoin accelerates abroad.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Source: X<\/p>\n

In fact, thirteen of the 25 largest U.S. banks \u2013 including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs \u2013 are now offering or exploring Bitcoin custody and trading.<\/p>\n

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Source: X<\/p>\n

At the same time, the world\u2019s Top 100 public companies with Bitcoin treasuries collectively hold nearly one million BTC!<\/a><\/p>\n

With this, El Salvador\u2019s push to allow Bitcoin investment banks positions it to tap into growing institutional market liquidity.<\/p>\n

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