Bitcoin advocates Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert have reportedly volunteered to assist El Salvador in its quest to become the “new Singapore” by embracing Bitcoin as a legal tender.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced on June 5, 2021, that the country would adopt Bitcoin as a legal currency alongside the US dollar, making it the first nation in the world to do so. This decision was welcomed by the global cryptocurrency community, including Keiser and Herbert, who have long been vocal supporters of Bitcoin and other digital assets.
In a tweet on May 6, 2023, Keiser and Herbert declared that they were “helping the president and El Salvador become the new Singapore.” This statement is in reference to Singapore’s status as a global financial center, with a reputation for being business-friendly and a hub for innovation and technology.
“Bitcoin advisers Max Keiser and Stacy are #bitcoin maximalists who volunteer and are helping the president and El Salvador become the new Singapore.” https://t.co/U474iLaDmf
— Max Keiser, sr. bitcoin advisor pres. Bukele 🌋🧢 (@maxkeiser) May 6, 2023
Keiser, a former Wall Street trader turned Bitcoin evangelist, has been a vocal advocate for the world’s largest cryptocurrency for years. He is the host of the Keiser Report, a financial news program that focuses on Bitcoin and other digital assets, and has previously made bullish predictions about the price of Bitcoin.
Herbert, Keiser’s wife and business partner, is also a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency community. She is the co-host of the Keiser Report and has been an active investor in Bitcoin and other digital assets.
It is unclear what specific role Keiser and Herbert would play in El Salvador’s efforts to become a global hub for cryptocurrency. However, their involvement is likely to be welcomed by President Bukele, who has been a vocal proponent of Bitcoin and other digital assets.
El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as a legal tender has been met with both excitement and skepticism by the global cryptocurrency community. While some see it as a major step forward for the mainstream adoption of digital assets, others have expressed concerns about the potential risks and challenges associated with using Bitcoin as a currency.
Regardless of the outcome, Keiser and Herbert’s involvement in El Salvador’s cryptocurrency initiatives is a clear sign of the growing importance of digital assets in the global financial system. As more countries and businesses begin to embrace cryptocurrencies, it is likely that figures like Keiser and Herbert would continue to play a prominent role in shaping the future of the industry.
