El Salvador’s legislative assembly has approved a new law enabling large, well-capitalized financial institutions to apply for licenses to offer bitcoin- and digital asset-based services to “sophisticated investors.” The move
Saylor’s keynote marks a major milestone not only for the event—but for the region. Following a high-profile debut in 2024, Bitcoin MENA has cemented itself as a serious stop on the global Bitcoin calendar.
“It all comes down to power,” O’Leary said. “Whether it’s AI data centers or Bitcoin mining, they need the same thing—energy infrastructure. And often, now, these projects are one and the same.”
Citing the United States’ plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves and Bhutan’s state-backed mining initiatives, Bhandari positioned India as uniquely suited to leverage its growing renewable energy capacity to establish a state-level Bitcoin strategy.
“We view operational excellence and long-term sustainability as our north stars,” said Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Executive President of GDA. “Auradine’s high-performance mining systems give us the competitive edge we need, while ensuring that we remain responsible energy participants—especially as part of Texas’s dynamic grid ecosystem.”
