nayib bukele

Nayib Bukele is a politician, businessman, and the president of El Salvador. In 2021, He made Bitcoin a legal tender in the country. With his support, El Salvador has a hefty reserve of Bitcoin.

 

Quick Facts

Full name	Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez
Birth	24-07-1981, San Salvador, El Salvador
Nationality	Salvadoran
Education	Central American University
Marital status	Married to Gabriela Rodríguez de Bukele
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

He introduced Bitcoin bonds and developed Bitcoin City, a tax-exempt, cryptocurrency-driven urban area. Even after IMF restricts Bitcoin's adoption, Nayib backs the idea of making Bitcoin a legal tender and wants other nations to follow in his footsteps.

 

Nayib Bukele - Career Timeline & Events

• 2015 – Became Mayor of San Salvador, introducing tech-driven governance.
• 2017 – Founded Nuevas Ideas, a political movement for innovation.
• 2019 – Elected President of El Salvador, promoting modernization.
• 2021 – Made Bitcoin legal tender, a world-first policy.
• 2022 – Launched Bitcoin bonds to boost economic development.
• 2023 – Began construction of Bitcoin City, a crypto hub.
• 2024 – Expanded blockchain-based government services for transparency.

 

A vibrant supporter of decentralized finance, Bukele persistently promotes blockchain advancements in governance and finance. His forward-thinking strategies have transformed the international cryptocurrency scene.

Awards & Recognitions of Nayib Bukele

Year	Description
2021	Forbes’ Most Influential in Crypto
2022	TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
2022	Bitcoin Magazine’s Crypto Leader of the Year
2023	Blockchain Summit’s Government Innovation Award
2024	World Economic Forum’s Digital Finance Visionary

 

Useful Links to Connect With Nayib Bukele

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/nayibbukele
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/nayibbukele
Bitcoin city profile	bitcoin.city (Upcoming)
El Salvador BTC	elbtc.sv (Crypto Portal)