El Salvador commits to Bitcoin-AI integration through $660M reserves, geothermal-powered AI zones, updated crypto laws, and a national education partnership with xAI.
El Salvador has declared Bitcoin and artificial intelligence integration a core national policy, holding 7,517 BTC valued at over $660 million as of January 1, 2026. The government will deploy geothermal energy to power data centers and establish AI innovation zones, alongside amendments to Bitcoin legal tender laws shifting to voluntary acceptance. A national AI education initiative will be launched in partnership with xAI. These measures aim to embed both cryptocurrency and AI into the country’s development strategy.