Tag: IMF

  • Bukele Stands Firm on Bitcoin Vow, Challenges IMF Despite Loan Limitations

    In recent months, El Salvador has emerged as a focal point in the global financial landscape, primarily due to President Nayib Bukele’s bold decision to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. This move has sparked considerable interest and debate among economists, investors, and policymakers alike. Despite mounting pressure from international financial institutions, particularly the International Monetary…

  • Nayib Bukele Holds Firm to ‘Bitcoin Piggy Bank’ Approach: Is It Paying Off?

    In recent developments, Bitcoin has emerged as a significant component of El Salvador’s national reserves, constituting approximately 15% of the total assets held by the Central American nation. This move has captured the attention of financial analysts and market observers alike, especially considering President Nayib Bukele’s ambitious approach to integrating cryptocurrency into the country’s financial…

  • El Salvador Approves Legislation to Update Bitcoin Adoption Strategy in Line with IMF Agreement: Reuters

    In a significant development for cryptocurrency policy, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has recently enacted a bill aimed at scaling back the country’s aggressive adoption of Bitcoin. This decision aligns with recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of a broader negotiation framework concerning a $1.4 billion financial assistance package. El Salvador…

  • IMF Calls on Kenya to Harmonize Cryptocurrency Regulations with International Standards

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a significant advisory to the Kenyan government, urging a comprehensive overhaul of its existing regulatory framework pertaining to cryptocurrencies. This recommendation arises from growing concerns regarding the prevalence of financial scams and the necessity for alignment with global standards that promote financial stability. As the digital currency landscape…