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IMF Urges El Salvador Again to Strengthen Regulatory Framework and Oversight of Bitcoin
The IMF has been asking El Salvador for changes regarding its bitcoin law since its adoption in 2021.

El Salvador Watchdog to Investigate Government Bitcoin Purchases, ATMs
The Court of Accounts received a complaint on Sept. 10 from the regional human rights and transparency organization Cristosal.

Anti-Bitcoin Demonstrations Rage in El Salvador During Nation’s Independence Day
Protesters set fire to a bitcoin ATM and marched through the streets of the capital San Salvador.

Bitcoin Use Will Be 'Totally Optional' in El Salvador, Finance Minister Says
According to Alejandro Zelaya, businesses will not be penalized if they do not accept bitcoin.

Moody’s Lowers El Salvador Rating, Maintains Negative Outlook Partly Due to Bitcoin Law
The rating agency said that the law and other policy decisions had “weakened governance” and increased tensions with other countries.

Paraguay Proposed Bitcoin Law Includes Crypto Registration: Report
The bill reportedly seeks to regulate ownership and registration of crypto as well as crypto mining operations.

El Salvador Could Face 'Limitation' on Bitcoin's Use as Medium of Exchange: JPMorgan
The bank points to bitcoin's illiquid nature, volatility and U.S. dollar conversion risk as major limitations for its use as legal tender.

Survey Suggests Most Salvadorans Wary of Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The poll, which took the results from 1,233 people between July 1 and July 4, also showed 46% knew "nothing" about bitcoin.

US Diplomat Voices Hope for Resolution in IMF, El Salvador Financing Tensions: Report
Victoria Nuland, U.S. undersecretary for political affairs, met with President Nayib Bukele on Wednesday.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Law Effective September, E-Wallets to Get $30 Worth of Crypto
President Nayib Bukele made the announcement during a national address on Thursday.
