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What will be the impact on El Salvador's international lending post-IMF deal by the end of 2025?
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El Salvador to Make Bitcoin Voluntary to Secure $1.3B IMF Loan in Weeks
Dec 9, 2024, 02:17 PM
El Salvador is set to scale back its ambitious Bitcoin policies to secure a $1.3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The government plans to make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary for businesses, instead of mandatory, as part of the agreement. This policy adjustment aims to unlock additional international lending and finalize the loan deal within two to three weeks. The decision marks a significant shift in El Salvador's pioneering use of Bitcoin as legal tender, which was introduced in 2021 under President Nayib Bukele's administration. The IMF had previously expressed concerns over the risks associated with Bitcoin's mandatory acceptance, prompting the country to revise its stance.
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