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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 Discussed: Are Bitcoin Purchases Forbidden? Controversy has arisen over … Read more
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 the Southern African nation to issue a retail central bank digital currency … Read more
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 the institution. Latam Insights Encore: IMF to Model … Read more
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 Credit, Limits Salvadoran Bitcoin Purchases The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally greenlighted a … Read more
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 defiant stance of El Salvador’s government on bitcoin and how Bukele will continue to push for its adoption and purchases despite the recently issued IMF deal. Latam Insights Encore: El … Read more
The government of El Salvador has clarified that it will continue pushing bitcoin as part of its economic strategy, even as it inked an agreement with the IMF to wind down its bitcoin operations. El Salvador Keeps Purchasing Bitcoin After IMF Deal While many lamented the recent agreement between El Salvador and the International Monetary … Read more
El Salvador purchased 11 Bitcoin only a day after reaching a $1.4 million IMF loan deal that called to reduce public sector engagement in “Bitcoin-related economic activities.” Go to Source
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached an agreement with the government of El Salvador to provide a $1.4 billion credit facility to fund the country’s reform agenda. In exchange, El Salvador agreed to scale back bitcoin’s economic involvement to mitigate risks derived from its implementation. El Salvador to Receive $1.4 Billion Credit From the IMF, … Read more
El Salvador’s struck a loan deal with the IMF and will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects. Go to Source
El Salvador has authorized Bitget to provide Bitcoin services in the country. The exchange is now seeking further approval to support more tokens. Go to Source
