El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review

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What happened

Waivers for missed accumulation criteria accompany renewed commitments, with no further Bitcoin accumulation envisaged beyond documented donations.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:39 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
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  1. El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted

  2. 'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million

  3. SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves

  4. Former SEC boss made AI Czar, Bitcoin may hit $600K this cycle: Hodler’s Digest

  5. Crypto Weekly: ZEC Plunges as Bitcoin and Ether Hold Key Support Levels

  6. El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review

  7. Bitcoin Price Knocks on $87K as Uptober Bulls Smell $94K

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