IMF confirms El Salvador bitcoin bought with private donations
The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to El Salvador's official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation. The confirmation clears a potential compliance issue with the country's $1 billion loan program as the official treasury hits 7,764 BTC. The clarification addresses questions about the source of financing behind the country's ongoing bitcoin purchases.
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- UPDATE: The IMF confirms El Salvador's growing $BTC holdings came from private donations, not public funds, clearing a potential compliance issue with its $1B loan program as the country's official treasury hits 7,764 $BTC. https://t.co/Hufq9Vw6wDx.com ↗
- IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public moneycoindesk.com ↗
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