IMF Puts Brakes on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Frenzy

El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation Is “Not Stopping”: Bukele Reaffirms
President Bukele reaffirmed that El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation will continue despite recent information regarding IMF conditions for granting a $1.4 billion loan.
El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Purchases Won't Stop Due to IMF Deal
A clause in the country's recently-completed IMF financing deal suggested a prohibition against El Salvador accumulating any additional bitcoin.
IMF Puts the Brakes on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Frenzy
In a controversial move to temper El Salvador’s Bitcoin enthusiasm, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rolled out fresh terms under a
Bukele Dismisses IMF Terms, Vows El Salvador's Bitcoin Strategy 'Won't Stop'
El Salvador has compliance reviews slated in June and September, with new rules to follow. If it fails, the country risks its loan package.
El Salvador’s Bukele Adds 19 Bitcoin as IMF Pushes Back on BTC Adoption
The IMF said bitcoin usage remains marginal in El Salvador, with minimal circulation as a payment method due to its high price volatility and low public trust.
El Salvador’s Bukele says Bitcoin buys will continue amid IMF pressure
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said his government won’t stop buying Bitcoin despite a new request from the International Monetary Fund to stop. The IMF issued a new request on March 3 for an extended arrangement under its $1.
IMF Imposes New Bitcoin Rules on El Salvador Through Its $1.4 Billion Loan
The IMF has issued stricter rules to curtail El Salvador's investment in Bitcoin as conditions for the country's $1.4 billion loan.
El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Confirms Bitcoin Buying Continuation Despite IMF Warning
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele insists on continuing Bitcoin purchases despite IMF restrictions, signaling ongoing crypto strategy.
El Salvador agrees to pause on public BTC accumulation as part of the $1.4 billion IMF loan deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is halting El Salvador’s public sector’s Bitcoin purchases as part of the recently approved $1.4 billion loan deal. The fund highlighted its demands in an extended agreement under the Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador,
El Salvador Speeds Up Bitcoin Purchases, But IMF Remains a Challenge
El Salvador seemingly defies IMF rules, buying 5 BTC despite bans in a $1.4 billion loan deal. President Bukele vows to keep accumulating.
El Salvador Accumulates More Bitcoin Despite IMF’s Directive To Restrict BTC Exposure
El Salvador's latest Bitcoin purchase defies the IMF but President Nayib Bukele shows no signs of slowing down.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Law Changes To Secure IMF Funding
El Salvador' Law changes helped the country to secure up to $3.5 billion, despite some criticism among Bitcoin advocates.
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IMF Deal Forces El Salvador To Liquidate Bitcoin Trust, Cut Chivo Wallet, and Accept Stricter Transparency Terms
The $1.4 billion IMF loan requires El Salvador to improve transparency and Bitcoin-related financial oversight. The ...
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[Satire] Donald Trump Makes Territorial Claim for El Salvador’s Bitcoin Reserves
Donald Trump has issued a claim for El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserves with the intention of annexing them to form the “51st US ...
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El Salvador’s wild crypto experiment ends in failure
Then there was his crypto fixation. In 2021 El Salvador became the first country to make bitcoin legal tender, alongside the ...
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El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele meets with a16z founders to discuss AI and tech investments
President Bukele and a16z discuss tech investments, AI development, and positioning El Salvador as a regional tech hub.
Bitcoin Is 'A Better Store Of Value Than Gold' Says Expert As El Salvador, Metaplanet Buy-The-Dip
While some panic-sell, others seize the dip. El Salvador and Tokyo-listed Metaplanet have expanded their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ...
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El Salvador passes AI law to foster development and attract tech talent
El Salvador has passed an artificial intelligence (AI) law to foster the growth and development of the sector in the Central ...
Irish in El Salvador: A ‘jaw-dropping’ adjustment
Peter Flanagan lives in England and writes that he finds “the Irish attitude towards Britain isn’t one of static resentment.