News Explorer — El Salvador President Bukele Mocks U.S. Lawmakers Over Bill Looking to Scrutinize Country’s Use of Bitcoin

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El Salvador President Bukele Mocks U.S. Lawmakers Over Bill Looking to Scrutinize Country’s Use of Bitcoin

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador defended the country's crypto policies and taunted U.S. Democratic senators for proposing a bill to investigate cryptocurrency use. Bukele, a strong Bitcoin supporter, has drawn criticism for his actions but remains popular in El Salvador.

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador defended the country's crypto policies and taunted U.S. Democratic senators for proposing a bill to investigate cryptocurrency use. Bukele, a strong Bitcoin supporter, has drawn criticism for his actions but remains popular in El Salvador.

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