El Salvador's "Volcano Bonds" Approved, Q1 2024 Launch

Image Credit: X.com Dec 12, 2023

Regulatory Nod

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Launch Date

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Presidential Confirmation

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Legislative Milestone

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Bitfinex Platform

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Economic Goals

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Mining Project

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