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(Image credit: Disney) “It’s like a community, right? And it’s a global community that people really love and identify with.” That’s how Bobby Kim, Global Creative Director at Disney Consumer Products, describes Star Wars fandom. And it’s a framing that feels especially fitting as another May the 4th is behind us and we’re weeks out
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El Salvador Proposes Crypto Sandbox to SEC in Bold Cross-Border Move – Is Bitcoin In?
El Salvador could be on the brink of launching a major international crypto collaboration—with none other than the United States. On April 22, representatives from El Salvador’s National Commission on Digital Assets (CNAD), U.S. law firm Perkins Law, and former Goldman Sachs partner Heather Shemilt met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Their
El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF deal
President Nayib Bukele shows no sign of abandoning the BTC treasury strategy as Bitcoin continues to gain international legitimacy. 21512 Total views 16 Total shares El Salvador acquired 13 Bitcoin (BTC) since March 1, despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure on the country’s public sector to stop accumulating the decentralized store of value asset. According
El Salvador to Load Up on More Bitcoin, Going Against IMF Advise
El Salvador defied IMF conditions by purchasing another Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 6,101 BTC, now valued at around US$510M. President Nayib Bukele reaffirmed the country’s commitment to Bitcoin, dismissing IMF pressure despite a US$1.4B loan agreement that includes halting BTC purchases. The IMF argues Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador remains minimal, with limited
IMF Urges El Salvador to Stop Bitcoin Buys in Loan Deal
As part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement, the IMF is asking El Salvador to stop accumulating BTC. It also wants the country to avoid issuing Bitcoin-backed debt and tokens. This move could put President Nayib Bukele’s pro-Bitcoin agenda in a tough spot. IMF Pushes El Salvador to Limit Bitcoin Use A new policy document
El Salvador Library Launches Bitcoin Node and Education Hub
This is a major step for a country that made headlines in 2021. It became the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. The initiative, which includes a Bitcoin node, aims to provide citizens with greater access to Bitcoin’s technology. It also seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the crypto. El
El Salvador Speeds Up Bitcoin Purchases, But IMF Remains a Challenge
El Salvador purchased five Bitcoins today, and President Bukele claimed that the country doesn’t plan to stop in the future. However, the government signed an agreement with the IMF mandating that the public sector can no longer voluntarily purchase BTC. Some community members have speculated that the agreement includes some extension period that the public
El Salvador Sees Tourism Boom Amid Bitcoin Adoption
As per a recent report, El Salvador has witnessed a boom in tourism amid its Bitcoin adoption as a legal tender. As per a report from Santander, shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, the country welcomed 3.9 million tourists in 2024, which was a 22% increase from the previous year. Notably, the visitor numbers
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“I cannot divorce the two”: How Star Wars is blending technology, creativity, and products into the experience itself
(Image credit: Disney) “It’s like a community, right? And it’s a global community that people really love and identify with.” That’s how Bobby Kim, Global Creative Director at Disney Consumer Products, describes Star Wars fandom. And it’s a framing that feels especially fitting as another May the 4th is behind us and we’re weeks out
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A live performance from Jay Chou, whose Children of the Sun is said to have generated about $14.7 million on Tencent Music during Q1 2026. Photo Credit: GEM_Ady Amid a continued SVIP expansion and a triple-digit revenue boost on the concerts side, Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) has reported nearly $1.2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue.
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