Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto: The International Monetary Fund is pressing El Salvador to sell its Chivo Bitcoin wallet as part of ongoing negotiations. Ether ETFs snapped an outflow…

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IMF says El Salvador in talks to sell state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet

IMF says El Salvador in talks to sell state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet

Despite President Nayib Bukele’s claim that El Salvador’s government wouldn’t stop buying Bitcoin, the IMF said negotiations for the sale of its wallet were ”well advanced.” The International Monetary Fund’s mission chief for El Salvador issued a statement confirming that government authorities were proceeding with negotiations for the sale of the country’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet….

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IMF warns tokenized markets may deepen flash crashes, says governments will step in

IMF warns tokenized markets may deepen flash crashes, says governments will step in

Tokenization promises faster, cheaper markets, but the IMF warns new risks and government intervention will come with the shift to programmable finance. The IMF dropped an explanatory video on its X handle today exploring the new phenomenon of tokenized markets. The international body responsible for ensuring the stability of the international monetary system recognized the…

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IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report

IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report

IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s decision to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers amid ongoing negotiations tied to the country’s extended financial program. The…

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IMF says El Salvador in talks to sell state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet

El Salvador stacks 7 Bitcoin in last week, despite IMF deal

The country continues to acquire more Bitcoin for its strategic reserve and has embraced technical innovation to fuel economic growth. The government of El Salvador continues stacking Bitcoin (BTC) for its national crypto reserve, despite an ongoing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stipulating that the Central American country stop using public funds to…

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#El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF deal

#El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF deal

President Nayib Bukele shows no sign of abandoning the BTC treasury strategy as Bitcoin continues to gain international legitimacy. El Salvador acquired 13 Bitcoin (BTC) since March 1, despite International Monetary Fund (IMF) pressure on the country’s public sector to stop accumulating the decentralized store of value asset. According to the El Salvador Bitcoin Office,…

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#Here’s what happened in crypto today

#Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued new requests under its $1.4 billion deal with El Salvador, aiming to restrict Bitcoin purchases by the…

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#Israel-Hamas war looms over slowing world economy

#Israel-Hamas war looms over slowing world economy

The outlook for the global economy is getting worse. International economic agencies are coalescing around slower growth projections after a year of interest rate hikes from central banks, even as the U.S. economy has so far defied a long-predicted downturn. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said global growth will slow from 3.5 percent…

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