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El Salvador Defies IMF, Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 6,100

3/4/2025

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El Salvador boldly defies the IMF by purchasing 19 more Bitcoins, bringing its total to 6,100. Despite the IMF's $1.4 billion agreement urging the country to stop public sector Bitcoin acquisitions and revise its Bitcoin Law, President Bukele stands firm in his commitment to cryptocurrency, showcasing a relentless pursuit of financial independence.

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El Salvador boldly defies the IMF by purchasing 19 more Bitcoins, bringing its total to 6,100. Despite the IMF's $1.4 billion agreement urging the country to stop public sector Bitcoin acquisitions and revise its Bitcoin Law, President Bukele stands firm in his commitment to cryptocurrency, showcasing a relentless pursuit of financial independence.