IMF Bombshell Footnote Solves El Salvador’s Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery

The IMF has finally referred to the current status of the accumulation of bitcoin by the government of El Salvador in its latest compliance report, stating that the government had been consolidating its bitcoin stash from several addresses into one. El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery Revealed: IMF Reveals Consolidation Scheme The most recent report on … Read more

Pakistan Establishes Ties With El Salvador, With Bitcoin Front and Center

The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan established diplomatic ties with the Republic of El Salvador in a recent meeting, discussing an information-sharing agreement on bitcoin. The two countries are currently seeking to embrace the cryptocurrency while under IMF restrictions. Bitcoin Unites: Pakistan Establishes Diplomatic Ties With El Salvador Bitcoin is becoming a global … Read more

IMF-El Salvador Deal Bitcoin Compliance Goals Broken: Chivo Wallet Involved

The latest report issued by the IMF on the compliance of El Salvador’s actions with the guidelines established in the $1.4 billion credit facility deal approved in February revealed that Chivo Wallet led the nation to miss the bitcoin non-accumulation quotas. Bitcoin Non-Accumulation Compliance Goals Missed: IMF Fingers Chivo Wallet El Salvador is facing one … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: US Senate’s Weaponization of Bitcoin Ownership Should Raise Concerns

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 the U.S. Senate is weaponizing bitcoin against El Salvador in a politicized attempt to sanction Bukele’s administration on alleged human rights violations. Latam Insights Encore: U.S. Senate Weaponizes Bitcoin Against … Read more

Bitcoin Switzerland? El Salvador to Host First Fully Native Bitcoin Capital Markets

The new infrastructure, to be built by Nexbridge and Nexplace, will position El Salvador at the forefront of financial technology, enabling the development of capital markets and a suite of service offerings built on the bitcoin stack. El Salvador to Pioneer Native Bitcoin Capital Markets El Salvador, with its comprehensive digital asset regulations, is preparing … Read more

US Senate Introduces Bill to Enact Sanctions on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Usage in Human Rights Violations

The bill, titled the “El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025,” aims for the Senate to impose sanctions on the executive branch of El Salvador’s government for engaging in human rights violations involving U.S. citizens. The act also requires a report detailing the use of bitcoin in alleged acts of corruption. El Salvador’s Government Targeted by … Read more

El Salvador Evolves AI Strategy by Launching Nvidia-Powered National Lab

El Salvador has begun preparations for the launch of one of the first artificial intelligence labs in Latin America, powered by Nvidia chips. The nation aims to develop its own AI, referred to as “sovereign AI,” to create national AI systems for social and economic purposes. El Salvador Launches National AI Lab Initiative El Salvador … Read more

Bitcoin Core Developer Arrested in El Salvador For Allegedly Calling Neighbor ‘Stupid’

The developer says he has now been released but was allegedly detained and faced up to eight years in prison after his Salvadoran neighbor accused him of calling her “stupid” during a dispute over a piece of land. Bitcoin Core Contributor Arrested After Dispute With Neighbor Thanks to a bizarre quirk in a Salvadoran law … Read more

El Salvador Passes IMF Review With Flying Colors Despite Its Bitcoin Purchases

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 a ‘Strong Performance’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the … Read more