Paolo Ardoino, who leads Tether, a prominent stablecoin issuer, has stressed that those who embrace Bitcoin early on will reap the most significant benefits.
During a recent episode of the Blockstream Talk podcast, Ardoino underscored Bitcoin’s revolutionary potential and the substantial perks for its early adopters.
He cited El Salvador as an illustrative case. The nation experienced a 30% boost in tourism after it adopted Bitcoin. In 2021, this Central American country made headlines by being the first to recognize BTC as legal currency.
As global adoption gains momentum, Ardoino emphasized that Bitcoin supporters are dedicated to ensuring BTC plays a pivotal role in revitalizing struggling economies.
JUST IN: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino believes countries adopting Bitcoin can “make a huge difference.”
“El Salvador tourism increased 30% just because they supported Bitcoin.” pic.twitter.com/xHQZlh71yk
— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) September 26, 2025
The Acceleration of Bitcoin Adoption
Ardoino’s insights come at a time when the narrative around adopting Bitcoin is rapidly changing. Initially driven by retail investors, this movement has now caught the attention of institutions and governments alike.
The involvement of major players began gaining traction in 2020 when MicroStrategy (now Strategy) made its inaugural purchase of BTC. Tether also ventured into this space in October 2022 and has since amassed holdings totaling 100,521 BTC valued at $10.98 billion today.
The trend extends to ETFs which have accumulated over 1.5 million BTC since 2024. The next wave is happening on national scales with El Salvador leading by recognizing bitcoin as legal tender back in 2021 while amassing 6,331 BTC so far..
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