Nayib Bukele News

Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.

The IMF says negotiations for the sale of El Salvador's wallet are ”well advanced,” but President Nayib Bukele said that his government wouldn't stop buying Bitcoin.

El Salvador says it has bought 1,090 BTC worth over $100 million, raising questions about an IMF loan pledge to limit Bitcoin exposure and fiscal risks.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele drew attention to lively betting activity on El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings hitting $1 billion by late 2025.

El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for president and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of increasing authoritarianism.

The Central American country has continued its daily Bitcoin investments despite a non-accumulation deal struck with the IMF in December 2024.

El Salvador announced a new AI collaboration with computer chip-making giant Nvidia, aiming to improve healthcare, education and infrastructure.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law requires maintaining an AML program, recording company assets and implementing a cybersecurity system.

Despite leading pro-Bitcoin administrations, Trump and Bukele left crypto off the table during an April 14 White House meeting.

El Salvador appeared to contradict a recent agreement with the IMF to cease public investment in Bitcoin.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says the country will keep buying at least one Bitcoin a day, despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund.

El Salvador aims to become LATAM’s crypto Silicon Valley, but these aspirations hinge on better relations with US banks.

El Salvador’s total Bitcoin stockpile has grown again and now stands at 6,068 Bitcoin, currently worth over $554 million.

Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF.

A shining example of Bitcoin adoption, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele disappointed Bitcoiners this week and divided opinion over the asset’s local future.