Bitcoin, El Salvador and President

President says El Salvador’s won’t stop buying Bitcoin following IMF claim – ‘Proof of work > proof of whining’
The El Salvador government recently signed a $1.4B financing deal with the IMF. The deal includes measures aimed at reducing the country’s Bitcoin exposure. Despite the agreement, El Salvador has continued to increase its Bitcoin portfolio.
El Salvador’s president says the country “won’t stop” buying Bitcoin
El Salvador’s president has dismissed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) new request, stating that the country “won’t stop” buying Bitcoin.
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.
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 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
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.
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 Bitcoin Accumulation Needs To Stop, IMF Says
The IMF published a new staff country report related to El Salvador in which the fund underscored that El Salvador bitcoin accumulation needs to stop.
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.
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