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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 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), according to Reuters.
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 Goes Bigger on Bitcoin: Daily Purchase Jumps 10x Amid Market Slump
El Salvador cashed in on the market slump Monday to add 11 Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC), worth over $1 million, to its strategic reserve. What happened: The Central American nation increased its daily purchases to 11,
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’s Evolving Bitcoin Policy Amid IMF Constraints
El Salvador has recently updated its cryptocurrency policy following an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that imposes limits on the official use of Bitcoin. Under the IMF conditions formalized in December as part of a $1.
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