According to PANews, Juan Carlos Reyes of El Salvador's Digital Asset Commission announced that under the new Investment Banking Act, private banks can hold Bitcoin and digital assets, promoting the nation as a financial hub.
PANews reported on August 10 that Juan Carlos Reyes, chairman of the El Salvador Digital Asset Commission (CNAD), stated that the new Investment Banking Act permits private investment banks to hold Bitcoin and other digital assets on their balance sheets and offer crypto services to sophisticated investors. The law, which allows banks to secure a Digital Asset Service Provider (PSAD) license and operate entirely as Bitcoin banks if desired, is expected to attract foreign investment and bolster El Salvador’s position as an emerging financial hub. Earlier reports also noted plans to establish the world’s first Bitcoin bank in the country.