INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
businesses for 21,000 people
This surge transforms a quiet tourist spot into a cryptocurrency contender.Pedro Fadida, a 40-year-old holistic therapist, sparks this shift
after studying Bitcoin since 2019
business leader, to launch Bitcoin Amantikir in November 2024, despite initial skepticism from merchants
Only 15 attended the first meeting, but pioneers like Dione Baleeiro and Rafael Castro join fast.Within weeks, 66 more businesses sign up,
(Photo Internet reproduction)Fabiano Oliveira at Matinal Doceria trains six staff effortlessly, accepting satoshis for R$7 coffees as
TownsMeanwhile, Castro spends his earnings at Artti Pet, feeding his pets and building a circular economy
so Bitcoin aims to lure longer stays from farther afield
Rolante, the model, even sees its hospital take Bitcoin, hosting events like Pizza Day, tied to the 2010 purchase of two pizzas for 10,000
Fadida calls Bitcoin a tool for freedom, not just money, as merchants choose to hold or spend it.The town proves small places can lead big
trends, blending tourism with digital finance
Data drives the story: one business per 90 people signals real change, not hype, in a practical, growing experiment.
