El Salvador has introduced a training program for public servants about strategic management and public policies related to Bitcoin. The program, titled “Certification in Public Administration 1,” consists of a 160-hour virtual and self-paced course divided into seven modules. Each module covers various concepts, laws, skills, and management practices associated with using Bitcoin as a legal tender.
The National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) will be responsible for training and certifying 80,000 government employees in Bitcoin.
The Bitcoin certification program is managed by the Higher School of Innovation in Public Administration (ESIAP), established by President Nayib Bukele in August 2021. According to ONBTC, the curriculum is specifically designed to enhance the standards of governance and public administration in El Salvador.
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Argentina: The Next El Salvador
El Salvador’s success with Bitcoin adoption has attracted the attention of other countries like Argentina. In May, the Argentine government began collaborating with El Salvador to learn from its experience in adopting Bitcoin.
During a meeting between Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) and El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD), CNV President Roberto Silva expressed interest in strengthening ties with El Salvador and exploring the possibility of collaboration agreements.
Argentina has been actively exploring cryptocurrency regulation and adoption. Earlier this week, they approved Bybit’s VASP registration as part of its broader efforts to regulate the crypto market.
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