El Salvador announces the integration of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence as a national policy

El Salvador has officially announced that it will integrate Bitcoin with artificial intelligence as a national policy. As of January 1, 2026, El Salvador's treasury reserves have reached 7,517 Bitcoins, valued at over $660 million.

The plan aims to utilize geothermal energy surpluses to build data centers and AI special zones, providing a tax-free environment for the automation industry and decentralized financial services. Additionally, El Salvador has amended legislation to change Bitcoin from mandatory acceptance to voluntary acceptance as legal tender, ensuring that taxes are denominated in U.S. dollars, thereby securing $1.4 billion in funding support from the International Monetary Fund. At the same time, El Salvador is collaborating with technology leaders such as Genius Act and xAI to implement AI-driven educational programs nationwide.