The IMF has released $138 million to El Salvador under a $1.4 billion financing program, despite the country missing specific Bitcoin-related performance targets.
The IMF has approved a $139 million disbursement to El Salvador while simultaneously demanding that the nation scale back its state-led Bitcoin initiatives.
El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves reached $618 million, with an IMF review confirming that recent growth in holdings came from private donations rather than state funds.
The IMF projects 4.5% GDP growth for El Salvador in 2026 and has approved a new $140 million disbursement despite a breach of Bitcoin accumulation requirements.
El Salvador has launched a new application for digital dollar transactions, leveraging Coinbase’s Base network to enhance the country's payment infrastructure.
The IMF claims that recent growth in El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves stems from private donations, contradicting government reports of state-funded purchases.
The IMF stated that El Salvador's Bitcoin accumulation since June 2025 was funded by private donations, not public resources.
