El Salvador changes Bitcoin rules

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 Walks Back Its Bitcoin Law
Four years after becoming the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador is taking a step back. The Legislative Assembly has approved changes to the country's Bitcoin Law, effectively removing bitcoin's status as legal currency.
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).
El Salvador amends bitcoin law following IMF loan deal
The government secured a $1.4bn loan from the IMF, prompting a cautious approach to Bitcoin after the lender's recommendation.
El Salvador abolishes Bitcoin as a currency again
El Salvador was the first country to allow Bitcoin as an official means of payment. The IMF demanded the withdrawal of the regulation – and has now prevailed.
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.
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 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.
Failure or 5D chess? El Salvador IMF deal walks back Bitcoin adoption
The IMF was not ready to extend a loan to El Salvador without concessions on the country’s ongoing Bitcoin adoption efforts.
El Salvador Scraps Bitcoin Legal Tender Status to Secure $1.4B IMF Loan
Despite policy changes, El Salvador remains committed to Bitcoin through continued investments and new crypto initiatives.
El Salvador adds 5 more Bitcoins to strategic reserves
El Salvador bought 5 more BTC in the last 24 hours, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to roughly 6055 BTC, valued at $618.9 million. The country continues to increase its holdings even though only about 8% of the Salvadorian population uses Bitcoin for transactions.
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