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How can Bukele still stack Bitcoin after IMF loan agreement?
6.3.2025
El Salvador appeared to contradict a recent agreement with the IMF to cease public investment in Bitcoin
Bukele’s IMF Deal Controversy: Fine Print on Bitcoin Raises Questions
6.3.2025
While the fine print of the IMF credit facility deal states that the public sector will not acquire more bitcoin, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has rejected this notion, asserting that these acquisitions will continue. But who is right? El Salvador’s IMF Credit Deal Fine Print...
IMF: Namibia Has No ‘Compelling Rationale’ for Retail CBDC
6.3.2025
The International Monetary Fund recently concluded that Namibia should not issue a retail central bank digital currency at this time. Namibia Lacks Resources to Pursue CBDC The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Namibia recently concluded that there are no compelling reasons for...
El Salvador’s Bukele says Bitcoin buys will continue amid IMF pressure
5.3.2025
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says the country will keep buying at least one Bitcoin a day, despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund
El Salvador’s Bukele says Bitcoin buys will continue amid IMF pressure
5.3.2025
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says the country will keep buying at least one Bitcoin a day, despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund
El Salvador’s Bukele says Bitcoin buys will continue amid IMF pressure
5.3.2025
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says the country will keep buying at least one Bitcoin a day, despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund
El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Purchases Won't Stop Due to IMF Deal
4.3.2025
A clause in the country's recently-completed IMF financing deal suggested a prohibition against El Salvador accumulating any additional bitcoin
El Salvador’s Bukele Adds 19 Bitcoin as IMF Pushes Back on BTC Adoption
4.3.2025
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
IMF asks El Salvador to stop public sector Bitcoin buys for $1.4B deal
4.3.2025
The IMF has issued new requests under its $1.4 billion deal with El Salvador, aiming to restrict BTC purchases by the public sector
IMF deal to ban public sector ‘Bitcoin accumulation’ in El Salvador
4.3.2025
The IMF has issued new requests under its $1.4 billion deal with El Salvador, now wanting to restrict BTC purchases by the public sector
IMF deal to ban public sector ‘Bitcoin accumulation’ in El Salvador
4.3.2025
The IMF has issued new requests under its $1.4 billion deal with El Salvador, aiming to restrict BTC purchases by the public sector
IMF deal to ban public sector ‘Bitcoin accumulation’ in El Salvador
4.3.2025
The IMF has issued new requests under its $1.4 billion deal with El Salvador, aiming to restrict BTC purchases by the public sector
IMF deal to ban public sector ‘Bitcoin accumulation’ in El Salvador
4.3.2025
The IMF has issued new requests under its $1.4 billion deal with El Salvador, aiming to restrict BTC purchases by the public sector
Latam Insights Encore: IMF’s Deal Is Clear: Want Funds? Drop Bitcoin!
4.3.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition examines how the dynamics between the IMF and the Salvadoran government can serve as a framework for countries seeking to engage with bitcoin and...
Latam Insights: IMF to Confine Salvadoran BTC Purchases, Brazil BRICS Payment Bet
2.3.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a $1.4 billion credit facility for El Salvador, Brazil states it will spearhead the development...
Bitcoin Purchases Confined: IMF Approves $1.4 Billion Credit Facility for El Salvador
28.2.2025
The IMF, which informally approved the deal last year, states that this program aims to boost El Salvador’s finances and growth prospects. However, the Bukele administration must “confine” its bitcoin activities and purchases in return. Done Deal: IMF Greenlights $1.4 Billion...
What’s the status of Bitcoin in El Salvador after its IMF deal?
14.2.2025
The vague language of El Salvador’s $1.4 billion deal with the IMF may imply that it might stop buying Bitcoin at some point, according to Samson Mow
What’s the status of Bitcoin in El Salvador after its IMF deal?
14.2.2025
The vague language of El Salvador’s $1.4 billion deal with the IMF may imply that it might stop buying Bitcoin at some point, according to Samson Mow
El Salvador Continues Buying Bitcoin Despite IMF Pressure
10.2.2025
The government of El Salvador has continued buying bitcoin despite the deal reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December. According to the National Bitcoin Office, in the last 7 days, Bukele’s administration acquired 18 BTC, with its total reserve reaching 6.073 BTC, nearly...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador on a Tightrope While Juggling IMF’s Requirements
4.2.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the future of El Salvador after yielding to the IMF’s bitcoin de-risking policies. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Struggles to Keep...