Athena Bitcoin Global joins the Bitcoin Association of El Salvador (ASOBITCOIN) as its first member
Solidifies commitment to business and education initiatives for Bitcoin adoption
San Salvador, El Salvador / Chicago, IL, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athena Bitcoin Global (OTC: ABIT ), a leading international operator of bitcoin ATM and digital asset fintech solutions, announced today that it has joined the Asociacion Bitcoin de El Salvador (Asobitcoin) as the first member. Asobitcoin is an organization of companies, educators and individuals focused on promoting the adoption and use of Bitcoin in El Salvador. Working with Asobitcoin enables Athena Bitcoin Global to partner with a network of public and private entities that support financial inclusion, education, innovation and responsibility and demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting the economy with digital assets.
“Athena Bitcoin’s mission to empower economies, companies and individuals by providing access and inclusion aligns with Asobitcoins,” noted Juan Alejandro Diaz, Head of Latin American Operations for Athena Global. “We are honored to have the opportunity to work with Asobitcoin to build a community of businesses, educators, agencies and individuals who share this vision.”
Asobitcoin was created to support initiatives for the mass adoption of Bitcoin in El Salvador through transparency, financial inclusion, education, innovation, responsibility, community and privacy. The association’s founders are Will Hernandez, President, Manuel Ayala, Vice President, Carlos Rivas, Secretary, Lorena Robles, Treasurer, Juan Alejandro Diaz, Founder/Advisor and Steve Orellana, Melvin Castillo and Rafael Calzadilla, founders and active members of the Bitcoin community in El El Salvador.
On February 9, 2023, Asobitcoin hosted its launch event at the Tamarindo Room of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in El Salvador. Speakers included Morena Valdez, Minister of Tourism and Maria Luisa Hayem, Minister of Economy. Presidential Advisor Max Keizer and Stacy Herbert, Director of the National Bitcoin Office also attended the launch and met with attendees.
“We are proud to support Asobitcoin in its work with private and public organizations, individuals and businesses, as El Salvador continues to lead the way in Bitcoin adoption,” noted Stacy Herbert, Director of the National Bitcoin Office.
About Athena Bitcoin Global
Athena Bitcoin Global is focused on developing, owning and operating a global network of Athena Bitcoin ATMs, which are stand-alone kiosks that allow customers to buy or sell crypto-assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and BCH in exchange for fiat currencies. The company places its machines in convenience stores, shopping centers and other easily accessible locations in twelve US states and 4 countries in Central and South America. Athena Bitcoin Global’s comprehensive platform enables merchant payments powered by AthenaPay, and the company offers safe, reliable and personalized trading services through its ACE services. To learn more visit www.athenabitcoin.com, or follow Athena Bitcoin Global on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Asobitcoin
Asobitcoin, Asociacion Bitcoin de El Salvador, was formed in 2023 with the goal of generating job opportunities, promoting real financial inclusion and generating economic dynamism by creating and supporting initiatives for Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. Asobitcoin supports quality of life and economic improvement through educational activities, research, innovation, technological development and social integration with public institutions, public and private sector organizations and individuals. To learn more visit www.asobitcoin.org.
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CONTACT: Graciela Galvez CMO Athena Bitcoin Global 312-690-4466 Graciela.galvez(at)athenabitcoin.com Tina Gregory, CFO
