Fonds Monétaire International (FMI)

Since El Salvador raised the orange flag in 2021 by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, the country has not ceased to make headlines. Between the messianic vision of President Nayib Bukele and international fascination, the narrative seemed clear: every day, El Salvador bought one BTC. However, the curtain has just fallen. An official report from the IMF, accompanied by a letter signed by the highest financial officials in the country, states flatly: no Bitcoin purchases since February 2025.

The IMF accuses El Salvador of circumventing its commitments regarding bitcoin. Amid tensions surrounding the Chivo Wallet and threats over a major loan, the economic balance is wavering. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of an unprecedented showdown between crypto and institutions.

For the first time, the idea of putting France under the guardianship of the IMF has crossed the gates of Bercy. Long reserved for countries in crisis, this perspective, now acknowledged at the highest level of the state, reveals the extent of the budgetary derailment. An abyssal debt, soaring interest charges, and pressure from rating agencies form an explosive cocktail. The signal is clear: French economic sovereignty is wavering, and international institutions are now scrutinizing Paris with the same severity as struggling economies.

The former chief economist of the IMF, Kenneth Rogoff, accuses Bitcoin of contributing to the de-dollarization movement of the economy and weakening the supremacy of the dollar.

El Salvador "respects" the IMF agreement… while continuing to stack Bitcoin. The art of promising to stop, without ever slowing down.

In April 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) darkened the economic outlook for the United States with a brutal revision: projected growth at 1.8%, down from the initially expected 2.7%. This turnaround, the most significant since the 2008 crisis, is not just a technical adjustment. It reflects a confluence of risks – trade wars, persistent inflation, a drop in consumption – that threatens to reshape the global economic balance. Behind these numbers, an unyielding observation: recent political decisions have triggered a shockwave whose aftershocks could last.

El Salvador buys 11 Bitcoin after a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF. A daring strategy despite restrictions. Details here!

Is El Salvador going to abandon its law requiring all businesses to accept bitcoin? That is what the IMF is demanding in exchange for its loans.

The boldness of a country defying doubt: Bitcoin surpasses $100,000, and El Salvador raises $300 million, smiling in the face of skepticism.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Washington announced a contribution of 20 billion dollars in favor of Ukraine, a decision with significant consequences that hinges on the use of frozen Russian assets. Indeed, this measure is part of a broad G7 program aimed at supporting the Ukrainian war effort and maintaining economic pressure on Moscow. As the year 2025 approaches, the negotiations surrounding these frozen funds reveal the complex stakes of a conflict that is redefining international alliances and financial priorities.

The IMF admits that geopolitical tensions bode ill for the dollar. The BRICS want to cut ties. Why not adopt Bitcoin?

Bukele triumphs with 82.9% of the votes in El Salvador, announcing a single party. A victory for Bitcoin?