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IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money

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IMF reaches staff-level agreement for $140 million aid to El Salvador

The International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement on El Salvador's second and third program reviews, unlocking approximately $140 million pending board approval. The IMF confirmed El Salvador has not used public funds to accumulate Bitcoin since June 2025, with recent additions funded by private donations.

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IMF reaches staff-level agreement for $140 million aid to El Salvador
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