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El Salvador halts Bitcoin purchases, transfers holdings to private operator
El Salvador's government has agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cease further Bitcoin acquisitions and has transferred control of its existing holdings—over 7,763 BTC valued at approximately $632 million—to an unidentified private operator. This decision marks a significant shift in the country's Bitcoin strategy, following previous IMF pressures that led to the removal of Bitcoin as legal tender in January 2026.
Key points
- El Salvador's government halts Bitcoin purchases and transfers holdings to private operator.
- IMF attributes Bitcoin accumulation since June 2025 to private donations, not public funds.
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