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.
Failure or 5D chess? El Salvador IMF deal walks back Bitcoin adoption
El Salvador has rescinded Bitcoin’s status as a full legal tender in order to close a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), leaving Bitcoin (BTC) advocates split over what this means for adoption in the country.
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 amends Bitcoin law to comply with IMF deal, making acceptance voluntary
El Salvador amended its Bitcoin law to comply with an IMF deal, ensuring voluntary acceptance while maintaining its legal tender status.
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
El Salvador Adds 11 Bitcoin to Its Reserves—Despite IMF Pressure to Back Off BTC
El Salvador bought 11 Bitcoin worth more than $1 million at the time of writing—despite pressure from the IMF to back off BTC.
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