El Salvador President Proposes Private Bitcoin Investment Banks for Easier Crypto Access
Summary:
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proposed the creation of private investment banks that would ease access to financial services for Bitcoin investors. Unlike traditional banks, these institutions would face fewer restrictions, such as those on international business partnerships and loan ceilings. The proposal, introduced by the Minister of Economy María Luisa Hayem, is awaiting approval. If approved, this novel type of investment would require a starting share capital of $50 million and two shareholders at minimum. It will function with accepted legal tenders, including the US dollar and Bitcoin.
The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, who is well-known for his Bitcoin advocacy, is putting forward a plan to create private investment banks within the country. Should this proposal gain approval, it will open up the access to financial services for Bitcoin (BTC) investors and offer them less stringent rules than are typically associated with conventional banks. In a recent post on June 14 by Milena Mayorga, the Salvadorean Ambassador of the United States, it was stated“Our strategic goal is to introduce a Bank for Private Investment (BPI) to expand the types of financial support available to future investors, using both traditional currency and Bitcoin."
Coinciding with this development, Max Keiser, a senior Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, noted and gave recognition to Bukele's determination and forward-momentum as he begins implementing strategies involving Bitcoin banking so early into his new term. Keiser further emphasized the pronouncement by Ark Invest's CEO, Cathie Wood, that within the next half-decade, El Salvador’s real GDP could multiply tenfold.
This initiative was presented barely a fortnight following President Bukele’s inauguration for another five-year term after his dominant victory caught much attention this past February.
As reported by El Mundo, the proposed BPI would face less regulatory resistance compared to classic banks. For instance, it would not confront limitations on entering business partnerships with international banks or financial entities. Additionally, conventional loan ceilings would no longer apply.
Unlike regular banks, the BPI would not be subjected to limits on extending credit or managing risks which exceed 25% of their net asset value tied to a single entity, as revealed in the June 14 report.
Pending approval, these novel private investments necessitate a starting share capital of at least $50 million along with a minimum of two shareholders, both whom could be non-residential.
El Salvador is prepared to allow the BPI to operate with accepted legal tenders, including the US dollar and Bitcoin, and may even grant permission for the institution to offer digital assets and Bitcoin-related services.
María Luisa Hayem, El Salvador’s Minister of Economy, introduced this reform policy to the Technology, Tourism, and Investment Commission under President Bukele’s guidance. However, it awaits final approval, as lawmakers have yet to finalize details or bring the initiative to a vote within the Commission.
Published At
6/15/2024 3:45:10 AM
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