Bengaluru, May 30 -- Imagine paying Bitcoin to skip the queue at one of the planet's most vital trade routes. Panama City's mayor, Mayer Mizrachi, just proposed exactly that. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, he unveiled a bold vision. Ships could pay canal transit fees using Bitcoin. Consequently, they might gain priority passage through the Panama Canal. Mizrachi pitched the idea during a panel discussion. He suggested rewarding Bitcoin payments with faster transit. "We have a canal," Mizrachi stated clearly. "What if you get a perk for paying in Bitcoin? Get your ship to go quicker." This perk translates to potentially "cutting the line." Ships paying in Bitcoin could bypass standard queues. Therefore, it offers a significant sp...