El Salvador bets on Bitcoin + AI strategy: 7,517 BTC reserves, IMF funding support, tax-free special zone plan revealed

OnChainDetective · 2026-01-02T06:30:22+00:00

El Salvador is reshaping its economic landscape by integrating Bitcoin with artificial intelligence. The national policies introduce Bitcoin reserves and tax exemption measures to attract Web3 and AI startups. Meanwhile, educational reforms are cultivating related talent, demonstrating the dual-driven innovative potential.

OnChainDetective

2026-01-02 06:30:22

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【BitPush】Salvador’s step-by-step actions are rewriting the economic landscape of this Central American country. The government has just announced the integration of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence into the national policy framework, which is not just a slogan—there is real money behind it.

Data shows that by early 2026, the country’s treasury has accumulated 7,517 Bitcoins, worth over $6.6 billion at current prices. Just considering this volume, it ranks among the top in the global central bank Bitcoin reserves list. More interestingly, they plan to use excess geothermal energy to build data centers and AI special zones, offering tax-free access to automation industries and DeFi services—effectively rolling out the red carpet for Web3 and AI entrepreneurs.

Policy adjustments are also crucial. The previous mandatory acceptance of Bitcoin has been changed to voluntary, and tax settlements are now unified in USD—this move both supports BTC and alleviates concerns from the international community. To this end, the International Monetary Fund has directly provided $1.4 billion in aid.

The education ecosystem is also active. Collaborating with tech giants like Genius Act and xAI, they are implementing nationwide AI-driven educational reforms—essentially cultivating the next generation of AI and blockchain talent. With this combination, Salvador is evolving from a “Bitcoin testing ground” into an “innovative economy driven by Bitcoin + AI.” For the Web3 industry, this is a demonstration effect that cannot be ignored.

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MetaverseLandlady

· 6h ago

7,517 BTC directly stored in the national treasury. This guy is serious, not just talking. Building data centers with geothermal energy also tax-free? He's paving the way for Web3 big shots.

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TheMemefather

· 6h ago

Salvador's move is indeed bold, quietly accumulating over 7,500 BTC, and even playing the AI Special Zone tax exemption game... But can it really be implemented?

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SnapshotLaborer

· 6h ago

Salvador is really all in this time, with over 7,500 BTC and still planning to create an AI special zone... It sounds great, but I'm just worried it might turn out to be another big show.

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AirdropDreamBreaker

· 7h ago

Salvador's move is indeed bold; over 7,500 BTC is no small number, truly going all in. By the way, I have to admit that the tax-free zone strategy is somewhat clever, but I'm worried that subsequent policies might be repeatedly mishandled. Using geothermal energy for AI infrastructure is a good idea, but it still depends on how well the execution unfolds.

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