Bukele Outsmarted the IMF, Even if We Don’t Know How
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...
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IMF says El Salvador is still complying with Bitcoin freeze pledge
El Salvador is still sticking to its Bitcoin freeze, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said during the Spring Meetings 2025 for the Western Hemisphere Department,...
El Salvador adds Bitcoin, but is complying with IMF deal — Director
El Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, is still acquiring Bitcoin despite comments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) appearing...
IMF Integrates Cryptocurrencies into Global Economic Reporting Framework
Key Points: IMF updates include cryptocurrencies in economic reporting, marking a notable shift. New classifications may enhance transparency in global economic activities. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and...
IMF Integrates Cryptocurrencies into Global Economic Data Reporting
Key Takeaways: The IMF now recognizes cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in its economic data standards as non-produced assets. Including such data will increase transparency and...
El Salvador Bought 5 More Bitcoins Today Flouting the IMF Deal
El Salvador acquired 5 more Bitcoin on March 10, 2025. The country’s Bitcoin treasury now holds over 6,111 BTC. El Salvador recently agreed to stop...
El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF deal
El Salvador acquired 13 Bitcoin (BTC) since March 1, despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure on the country’s public sector to stop accumulating the decentralized...
El Salvador agrees to pause on public BTC accumulation as part of the $1.4 billion IMF loan deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is halting El Salvador’s public sector’s Bitcoin purchases as part of the recently approved $1.4 billion loan deal. The fund...
CFTC chair’s exit, Russia’s Bitcoin seizure, Kenya’s IMF warning: Law Decoded
Rostin Behnam exits the US CFTC and calls for stronger regulation, Russia confiscates $10 million in Bitcoin and the IMF advises Kenya on crypto regulations....