Was Bitcoin Country a PR Stunt? Insider Reveals What Really Happened With Bukele and the Bitcoin Law | Lina Seiche

What actually changed with El Salvador’s Bitcoin law? In this episode, Mike sits down with Lina Seiche, creator of The Little Hodler and founder of a Bitcoin-focused business now based in El Salvador. Lina shares what it's really like on the ground, from working with the Ministry of Education on a nationwide Bitcoin school curriculum to navigating the evolving business environment.

They dive into the recent IMF deal and the wave of commentary it triggered in the Bitcoin world. Despite speculation, Lina explains why the changes to legal tender status haven’t altered the daily use of Bitcoin or the momentum behind financial education in El Salvador.  She also highlights the country’s push for education reform, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the public school program teaching kids real-world money skills before they even hit high school.

This episode gives an unfiltered view into a nation experimenting with currency, curriculum, and autonomy. It’s also a reminder that sometimes real innovation doesn’t come from headlines but from people quietly building, like Lina and her Little Hodler brand that’s now part of classrooms across the country.

If you’re curious about where Bitcoin meets policy, why financial education matters more than ever, or just want to know what a plush toy has to do with education reform, hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with someone who still thinks the IMF calls the shots.

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Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:

00:00 — Why Lina started writing Bitcoin schoolbooks for kids
01:56 — Is El Salvador still a Bitcoin country after the IMF deal?
04:35 — What changed in the Bitcoin legal tender law?
06:10 — How El Salvador teaches financial education in public schools
12:10 — What makes it easier to start a business in El Salvador?
18:22 — What does “you can just do things” really mean here?
24:09 — Will El Salvador benefit from US nearshoring and trade shifts?
26:25 — Lina’s advice for business owners thinking about moving
31:08 — What’s inside the Bitcoin curriculum for grade school kids?
36:47 — Did the IMF deal change anything on the ground in El Salvador?
40:53 — How Bukele doubled down on Bitcoin when pressure increased
47:26 — Where to get Little Hodler plushies and Lina’s new projects

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