New Study Reveals How Bitcoin Has Fared In El Salvador As Legal Tender

Summary

El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender faces challenges. A survey by economics professors revealed low acceptance and trust in Bitcoin among residents. Factors inhibiting adoption include privacy and transparency concerns, with cash offering greater anonymity. Despite attractive features and rewards, only a small fraction of citizens use the Chivo wallet for digital currency transactions. This casts doubt on the potential for increased Bitcoin utilization in the country.