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IMF Alarmed as Pakistan Declares Bold Bitcoin Reserve
1.6.2025
Amid ongoing economic negotiations, Pakistan’s unprecedented plan to integrate bitcoin into its national strategy has sparked concern from the International Monetary Fund, which was not consulted on the initiative. The country declared the establishment of a national bitcoin reserve and a digital...
IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report
31.5.2025
IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks
IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report
31.5.2025
IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks
IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report
31.5.2025
IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks
El Salvador Passes IMF Review With Flying Colors Despite Its Bitcoin Purchases
29.5.2025
The IMF reached a staff-level consensus on El Salvador’s performance in meeting the conditions required to receive a new disbursement. Regarding bitcoin, efforts will be made to ensure that the total amount of the cryptocurrency owned remains unchanged. El Salvador Overcomes IMF Review With...
IMF says El Salvador to make ‘efforts’ to stop Bitcoin buys with $120M payments deal
28.5.2025
The International Monetary Fund said it has reached an agreement with El Salvador to pay the country $120 million following an initial review of its $1.4 billion loan agreement struck last year.The IMF said on May 27 that as part of the deal, El Salvador will need to fulfill its prior obligations...
IMF says El Salvador to make ‘efforts’ to stop Bitcoin buys with $120M payments deal
28.5.2025
The International Monetary Fund said it has reached an agreement with El Salvador to pay the country $120 million following an initial review of its $1.4 billion loan agreement struck last year.The IMF said on May 27 that as part of the deal, El Salvador will need to fulfill its prior obligations...
IMF Says 'Efforts Will Continue' to Ensure El Salvador Doesn't Accumulate More BTC
27.5.2025
El Salvador has kept purchasing bitcoin, but the IMF seems unfazed
Former IMF Chief Economist: Bitcoin Undermines Dollar Hegemony in $25 Trillion Shadow Economy
27.5.2025
Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist of the IMF, has argued that bitcoin flows are already affecting the use of the dollar in the so-called “shadow economy.” This, consequently, is causing troubles for the U.S. economy, by propping up interest rates. Former IMF Chief Economist Claims...
El Salvador stacks 7 Bitcoin in last week, despite IMF deal
10.5.2025
The government of El Salvador continues stacking Bitcoin (BTC) for its national crypto reserve, despite an ongoing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stipulating that the Central American country stop using public funds to purchase Bitcoin as one of the conditions for a loan...
El Salvador stacks 7 Bitcoin in last week, despite IMF deal
10.5.2025
The government of El Salvador continues stacking Bitcoin (BTC) for its national crypto reserve, despite an ongoing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stipulating that the Central American country stop using public funds to purchase Bitcoin as one of the conditions for a loan...
Latam Insights Encore: I’m Convinced: Bukele Outsmarted the IMF, Even if We Don’t Know How
6.5.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how President Nayib Bukele has continued to purchase bitcoin, complying with the IMF policies of non-bitcoin accumulation established in their credit...
El Salvador Committed to Buying Bitcoin Despite IMF Deal, Minister Says
1.5.2025
El Salvador is quietly defying the IMF, accelerating daily bitcoin buys and reinforcing its bold crypto strategy on the global stage. El Salvador Keeps Buying Bitcoin Daily Despite IMF Loan Conditions El Salvador’s commitment to bitcoin remains steadfast despite pledges made to the International...
Is Someone Lying? IMF Confirms El Salvador’s Compliance With Bitcoin Non-Accumulation Commitment
28.4.2025
In a press briefing during the spring meetings of 2025, the IMF highlighted that, according to their data, El Salvador has complied with the bitcoin non-accumulation agenda to which it committed. Nonetheless, the country continues to report regular bitcoin purchases. IMF States El Salvador Has...
El Salvador adds Bitcoin, but is complying with IMF deal — Director
27.4.2025
El Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is still acquiring Bitcoin despite comments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) appearing to claim the opposite.The treasury of El Salvador acquired 7 Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $650,000 in the seven days leading...
El Salvador adds Bitcoin, but is complying with IMF deal — Director
27.4.2025
El Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is still acquiring Bitcoin despite comments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) appearing to claim the opposite.The treasury of El Salvador acquired 7 Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $650,000 in the seven days leading...
Bretton Woods Institutions Decrepit? Trump Administration to Push for Reform
24.4.2025
Trump Administration’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lashed out at the Bretton Woods institutions, stating that the IMF and the World Bank had lost their way. However, Bessent noted that the U.S. would not abandon these institutions, opting to pursue relevant reforms from within instead....
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecasts as US Tariffs Lead to Significant Economic Downgrade
23.4.2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecasts for 2025, projecting an increase of just 2.8%, down from a previous estimate of 3.3%. This downgrade is primarily attributed to rising tariffs and heightened uncertainty in international trade, which are expected...
Argentina Scores $20 Billion Key IMF Credit Facility, Terminates Currency Controls
13.4.2025
The government of Argentina has finalized a deal with the IMF for a 48-month credit facility worth $20 billion to support the ongoing macroeconomic stabilization of the nation’s economy. President Javier Milei also announced the end of long-standing currency controls. Argentina Gets $20 Billion...
South Korea Cuts Out Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Considerations: Report
17.3.2025
The IMF emphasizes the importance of prudently managing liquidity, market, and credit risks — criteria that bitcoin, with its erratic nature, does not satisfy