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El Salvador's Bitcoin Holdings Could Exceed One Billion Dollars by End of 2026

Financial projections indicate that El Salvador's sovereign Bitcoin reserves, now totaling more than 7,400 digital assets, could be worth more than one billion United States dollars by the end of 2026 as the government maintains daily purchases and state-backed mining.
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Surf City Commercial Development Reflects Continued Investment in El Salvador's Tourism Corridor

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El Salvador Unveils 90-Megawatt Solar Expansion to Strengthen Energy Security

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