El Salvador Bends Knee on Bitcoin, Complies With 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 quickly approves Bitcoin law to comply with the IMF’s deal
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved amendments to its Bitcoin law to align with a deal struck with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a loan. The decision will slightly shift the country’s approach to crypto regulation,
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 Amends Bitcoin Law amid IMF Pressure
El Salvador has bowed to pressure from the IMF to amend its Bitcoin law, reducing its exposure to the flagship cryptocurrency.
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Bitcoin island, El Salvador, reformed its policies for a $1.4 billion loan deal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a Reuters report. The nation’s Congress approved a bill to amend its Bitcoin law and comply with the IMF’s requirement to make the acceptance of BTC voluntary.
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