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    IMF Calls for Changes to El Salvador's Bitcoin Law: Report

    ZEMS BLOGBy ZEMS BLOGApril 12, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly demanding changes to El Salvador's pro-bitcoin law, hindering the country's attempts to secure a $1.4 billion credit line as reported by Infobae.

    NEW: 🇸🇻 The IMF is said to be demanding changes in El Salvador #Bitcoin A $1.4 billion aid law

    They are afraid 🙌 pic.twitter.com/vmqhts5dCY

    – Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) April 12, 2024

    El Salvador made history in 2021 by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender under President Nayib Bukele. Since then, the country has bet big on Bitcoin, building up Bitcoin reserves, mining Bitcoin, and launching educational initiatives.

    However, the International Monetary Fund objected to the Bitcoin law amid loan negotiations with El Salvador, which needs financing to repay debts and obligations. The talks stalled nearly two years ago due to calls from the International Monetary Fund to limit the scope of bitcoin in the country.

    According to IMF Communications Director Julie Kozak last Thursday, Bitcoin “risks” remain a key issue in discussions with El Salvador. The International Monetary Fund has previously cited concerns about the financial safety and stability of Bitcoin.

    Opposition to the fund highlights the clash over the future of money and payments. While Bukele sees Bitcoin as an innovative solution to financial inclusion, the IMF remains wary of its volatility and decentralized nature, a threat to its dominance.

    Regardless of the pressure, El Salvador has maintained its commitment to Bitcoin. The country has invested more than $150 million in Bitcoin reserves, and is constantly buying more. Bukele also pledged to buy 1 BTC daily.

    The IMF loan impasse puts El Salvador in a difficult financial position. By linking access to loans to changes in El Salvador's Bitcoin law, the IMF is exerting influence over poor countries. But Bukele appears unwilling to back down from Bitcoin, creating an ideological conflict.

    The pioneering adoption of Bitcoin in El Salvador signaled a shift towards decentralization and self-determination. The demand to repeal the Bitcoin law undermines the country's monetary sovereignty.

    The showdown demonstrates Bitcoin's disruptive potential to reshape global finance. Although risky for El Salvador in the near term, Bukele's bet on Bitcoin could pay off in the long term.



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