> Bitcoin makes paying off gangs and cronies simpler for San Salvador. That’s the benefit of this boondoggle. Does it? Surely it's easier to hand someone bags

> Bitcoin makes paying off gangs and cronies simpler for San Salvador. That’s the benefit of this boondoggle. Does it? Surely it's easier to hand someone bags of cash or gold bars if he doesn't want to leave a trail. Everyone in the world can see the moment he withdraws some BTC from the country's wallets.