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Bitfinex Unwraps Tokenized Treasury Bills with Bold Move In El Salvador
Austin Hodge
November 20, 2024 • Read Time: 13 minutes
In a move that could make even Bitcoin enthusiasts double-check the headlines, Bitfinex Securities has rolled out the very first tokenized U.S. Treasury bills in El Salvador!
This groundbreaking offer not only promises a 5% annual yield but also opens the door to a fusion of traditional finance and crypto ingenuity. A new era for digital assets or just a clever use of Bitcoin technology? Let's dive in!
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EL SALVADOR’S T-BILL TOKENIZATION ERA
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