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Madeira ‘embraces’ Bitcoin, and how its president met Michael Saylor

Published 05/17/2022, 09:05 AM
Updated 05/17/2022, 10:40 AM
Madeira ‘embraces’ Bitcoin, and how its president met Michael Saylor
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The tiny Portuguese archipelago of Madeira has “adopted” Bitcoin (BTC) — but what does that mean? The announcement, made during the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, has spurned confusion and misinformation.

Miguel Albuquerque, the president of the Regional Government of Madeira, hopped on the stage in April to announce: “I believe in the future, and I believe in Bitcoin.” He also said he would work to “create in Madeira a fantastic environment for Bitcoin.” However, the details remained unclear.

Loja (far right), President Albuquerque (center with book) and Knut Svanholm (far left) in Madeira in May 2022. Source: Loja
Madeira's International Business Center. Source: IBC

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