El Salvador, IMF and Bitcoin

El Salvador changes Bitcoin rules to qualify for $1.4 billion in IMF cash
Recently, officials in the Central American country of El Salvador approved amendments to its controversial Bitcoin law in order to guarantee a $1.4 billion loan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),
El Salvador’s Evolving Bitcoin Policy Amid IMF Constraints
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El Salvador Reverses Bitcoin Legal Tender Status Under Pressure From IMF: Report
El Salvador has reportedly removed the legal tender status of Bitcoin (BTC) after less than four years because of pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Lawmakers in El Salvador rush new bitcoin reform after IMF deal
El Salvador's Congress on Wednesday swiftly approved a bill sent just minutes earlier by President Nayib Bukele to amend its bitcoin law to comply with a deal with a key international lender to make acceptance of the cryptocurrency voluntary.
El Salvador buys more Bitcoin while adjusting policies for IMF
El Salvador has added 50 BTC to its reserves in the past month, continuing its Bitcoin accumulation strategy despite adjusting regulations to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions. On Saturday, the country purchased another 5 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 6,055 BTC, valued at over $606 million.
El Salvador Rushes to Approve Bitcoin Law Amendment to Comply With IMF Loan Terms
El Salvador has rushed to approve an amendment that will keep it compliant with the terms of its $1.4 billion IMF loan.
El Salvador Bends the Knee on Bitcoin, Complies With IMF
El Salvador’s Congress passed a bill on Jan. 29 to amend key aspects of its Bitcoin law. The changes align with conditions set by the
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