This move could put President Nayib Bukele\u2019s pro-Bitcoin agenda in a tough spot.<\/p>\n A new policy document outlines how the government must limit BTC accumulation. The document states that public sector entities cannot voluntarily purchase or mine Bitcoin. This restriction applies to government-controlled wallets like Chivo and institutions. Such as the \u201cAgencia Administradora de Bitcoin and Oficina Nacional del Bitcoin\u201d. However, BTC obtained through law enforcement actions, such as seizures, would not count toward this restriction.<\/p>\n NEW: The @IMFNews<\/a> eveals Bukele agreed provide IMF with internal information about #Bitcoin<\/a> transactions, including cold & hot wallet addresses owned by the Government of El Salvador, the names of people involved, and to regulate #Bitcoin<\/a> holdings in exchange for a $1.4B bailout. pic.twitter.com\/t7wKpDr3BL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ricardovalp on @bluesky ???????????????? (@ricardovalp) March 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The IMF has long been skeptical of El Salvador\u2019s BTC adoption. It fears that issuing Bitcoin-backed debt or tokens could rock the boat in an already volatile market. The IMF argues that such moves could create financial instability and increase the country\u2019s debt risks.<\/p>\n Previously, El Salvador planned to issue BTC bonds\u2014also called \u201cvolcano bonds<\/a>\u201d\u2014to fund infrastructure and energy projects. But with the IMF\u2019s conditions, these plans could be on thin ice. The government may now have to rethink its Bitcoin strategy if it wants the loan approval.<\/p>\n JUST IN: The IMF is seeking to block ???????? El Salvador from buying more Bitcoin and refrain from issuing Bitcoin-backed debt or tokens as a condition of its ???? $1.4B loan agreement. pic.twitter.com\/R5GIPi7xpf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bitcoin News (@BitcoinNewsCom) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas, with a net worth of $5.8 billion, is making a bold bet on BTC. He has allocated 70% of his investment portfolio to the cryptocurrency, showing strong confidence in its future.<\/p>\n Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego says Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is facing a \u201cvery challenging situation\u201d with US President Donald Trump https:\/\/t.co\/aaIwpCVRmz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sewy0sR4Lv<\/a><\/p>\n![\"bitcoins](\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web_IMF-Urges-El-Salvador-to-Stop_Bitcoin-Buys-in-Loan-Deal.jpg\" "\\"bitcoins")
<\/a><\/p>\nAs part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement, the IMF is asking El Salvador<\/a> to stop accumulating BTC. It also wants the country to avoid issuing Bitcoin-backed debt and tokens.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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