Paxful, the leading global peer-to-peer platform, announced the launch of ‘La Casa Del Bitcoin’, a new education and training center in El Salvador providing free and accessible learning opportunities around Bitcoin to build financial inclusion. The center will also be home to the Built With Bitcoin Foundation offices, hosting events and meetups to build greater community participation and education.
The center will provide educational training and events that grow awareness around the benefits of buying and selling Bitcoin as a means of exchange for the local community. Paxful’s mission is to give everyone equal access to finance no matter who they are or where they are. The center will further drive the next wave of Bitcoin mass adoption and equip growing segments such as small merchants and local businesses with tools to connect to a global community of users.
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Ray Youssef, co-founder and CEO of Paxful, said, “It’s no secret that Bitcoin is shaping the future of finance in El Salvador and beyond. Education continues to be a key driver of global Bitcoin adoption, and this new center represents its importance to the creation of an inclusive financial system. From the small merchant to the Bitcoin enthusiast, we’re excited to learn from the people and share the power of Bitcoin for freedom and equal financial access.”
Will Hernandez, Director of LATAM Growth at Paxful, said, “Last year, we saw over 300% growth in El Salvador users. What we’re witnessing is a moment of transformation in El Salvador. Peer-to-peer platforms are driving adoption in emerging markets, and as a people-powered platform, we understand that education is crucial to the next wave of adoption. The center will provide education, accessibility and opportunity to a population that has been ignored by traditional finance, and demonstrate the real-world benefits of Bitcoin to emerging markets.”
Yusuf Nessary, Director of Philanthropy of Built With Bitcoin Foundation, said, “We’re excited to build a home for the Built With Bitcoin Foundation in El Salvador and expand our impact. The projects that we are launching demonstrate the power of Bitcoin as a philanthropic tool to aid change and further f****************. We’re grateful for the opportunity to deliver resources and continue building equitable opportunities for countless people and communities who bring our mission to life.”
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