Panama City Mayor Proposes Faster Transit Through Panama Canal Using Bitcoin

To accelerate Bitcoin adoption and modernize Panama’s vital trade hub, the city of Panama City has proposed a novel approach involving Bitcoin payments for priority canal passage. During a panel at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Mayor Mayer Mizrachi suggested that ships transiting the Panama Canal could utilize Bitcoin (BTC) to expedite their travel through the waterway. This proposal involves offering faster transit in exchange for utilizing Bitcoin as payment for canal fees.