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IMF says El Salvador used private donations to add Bitcoin

The IMF reportedly said El Salvador used private donations to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The report concerns the financial management of the country's cryptocurrency policy.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 5, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC.

Why it matters

The disclosure raises transparency and fiscal-risk concerns around a sovereign state’s exposure to cryptocurrency.

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IMF Says El Salvador Used Private Donations to Add Bitcoin ↗slguardian.org · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
El Salvador bitcoin reserves surge under Bukele IMF deal ↗riotimesonline.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

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