El Salvador makes Bitcoin payments voluntary in $1.4B IMF loan deal

December 19, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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El Salvador’s struck a loan deal with the IMF and will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects.

Update Dec. 19, 5:45 am UTC: This article has been updated to add a response from El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office.

El Salvador is set to make merchant acceptance of Bitcoin voluntary, unwind its involvement in its little-used Chivo wallet and make public sector engagement of Bitcoin-related economic activity “confined” as part of a $1.4 billion loan deal with the International Monetary Fund.

The Central American nation will get $1.4 billion from the IMF over the next 40 months after El Salvador agreed to measures aimed at dropping its debt-to-GDP ratio, the global lender said in a Dec. 18 statement.

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Ukraine set to legalize crypto by 2025 under strict regulations

December 12, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Ukraine plans to legalize cryptocurrencies by early 2025, applying standard taxation rules without offering tax incentives.

Ukraine reportedly plans to legalize cryptocurrencies in early 2025, according to Daniil Getmantsev, head of the tax committee of the Verkhovna Rada, but the legislation will not include tax breaks.

The draft bill, currently under review, is expected to be finalized by early 2025 in coordination with the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Its primary aim is to regulate digital assets while ensuring fiscal oversight.

Despite earlier speculation around possible tax incentives, standard taxation rules similar to securities trading will be applied under the legalized framework — meaning all profits from crypto transactions will be taxed upon conversion to fiat currencies.

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$1,920,000,000,000 Debt Explosion Hits US As International Monetary Fund Issues Dire Warning on Nation’s ‘Loose Fiscal Policy’

November 10, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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The US government has added nearly $2 trillion to the national debt since the start of the year, according to new data from the Treasury Department. The Treasury’s Debt to the Penny database shows that the US national debt has increased by $1.92 trillion since January 2nd, bringing the total debt to more than $35.91 […]

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Iran Declares UN and IMF Ineffective, Advocates for BRICS-Driven World Order

October 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Iran’s president slammed the UN Security Council and International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the BRICS summit, accusing them of losing effectiveness due to Western interference. He called for BRICS nations to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and push for a new global order. The president urged the bloc to strengthen alternative institutions and reshape […]

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Is G20 Losing Relevance? BRICS’ Rise Signals Shift in Global Power

October 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The rapid rise of BRICS is challenging the relevance of the G20 as a global platform, with BRICS nations now surpassing the G7 in economic output. As BRICS gains influence, discussions about reforms to major international organizations, including the IMF and UN, are intensifying. According to an expert, the G20’s future is increasingly uncertain as […]

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Can BRICS Dethrone World Bank and IMF? Why Cuba Is Betting on Its Growing Dominance

October 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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BRICS is emerging as a potential alternative to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), challenging the dominance of Western-led financial institutions, according to Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. With major economies like China and Russia among its members, BRICS offers developing nations more favorable financial terms. Countries such as Cuba and […]

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Global Debt Will Shatter $100,000,000,000,000 This Year As Governments Prepare To Increase Spending, Warns IMF

October 19, 2024 The Daily Hodl

Global Debt Will Shatter 0,000,000,000,000 This Year As Governments Prepare To Increase Spending, Warns IMF

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is sounding the alarm on skyrocketing levels of debt held by governments around the world. In its newest Fiscal Monitor Report, the IMF says global debt is expected to surpass $100 trillion by the end of the year. That’s up from $97 trillion a year ago, with the United States […]

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BRICS Bank Offers Zimbabwe Escape From IMF Debt Traps, Says Professor

October 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A Zimbabwean professor has highlighted the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering better financial terms to developing nations. He emphasized the NDB’s role in helping countries like Zimbabwe escape debt cycles and discussed the introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a currency backed by mineral wealth, […]

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US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low

October 13, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share at 18.76%. This downward trend […]

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IMF Recommends El Salvador Narrow the Scope of the Country’s Bitcoin Law, Limit Public Sector Exposure to BTC

October 7, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to reform the country’s rules on Bitcoin (BTC) as an official currency. During a press briefing, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack says the agency is in ongoing engagement with El Salvador on policies that can boost productivity and economic governance. She says the talks include issues stemming […]

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