According to CoinDesk, the IMF confirmed that all additional bitcoins acquired by El Salvador since its first review in June 2025 originated from private donations, with no public funds used. El Salvador’s official bitcoin holdings have now risen to 7,764.37 BTC, following a monthly increase of over 1,000 BTC in November and a subsequent steady addition of approximately 1 BTC per day. The IMF has not disclosed the identities of the donors or the specific amounts donated. Meanwhile, staff-level agreements have been reached on the second and third joint reviews of El Salvador’s $1.4 billion financing program, with the country expected to receive approximately $140 million upon approval by the IMF Board.
IMF Confirms El Salvador's Bitcoin Purchases Funded by Private Donations
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Bitcoin breaking news: The IMF has confirmed that El Salvador’s Bitcoin purchases since June 2025 were funded by private donations, not public funds. The country now holds 7,764.37 BTC, with a 1,000 BTC increase in November and a daily addition of 1 BTC. Donor details remain undisclosed. El Salvador and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on a $14 billion program, with $1.4 billion pending board approval. Bitcoin news continues to develop as the nation expands its digital asset portfolio.
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