News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Sun, Oct 4, 2026 10:00 AM
El Salvador Secures $138M IMF Funding After Bitcoin Waivers
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El Salvador has received $138 million from the IMF following the approval of Bitcoin waivers, aiming to curb state involvement in crypto.
The International Monetary Fund has disbursed $138 million to El Salvador as part of its financial assistance package, following the granting of Bitcoin-related waivers.
IMF Support and Crypto Regulation
El Salvador plans to use the funds to reduce the state’s direct participation in Bitcoin activities and to strengthen regulatory frameworks governing crypto assets.
These steps are intended to improve governance and oversight of the country’s cryptocurrency ecosystem.
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Market impact
The IMF funding may influence El Salvador’s crypto policy and could affect Bitcoin's regulatory environment. Investors may monitor how the reduced state involvement changes market sentiment toward crypto assets in the region.
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