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El Salvador Shifts Stance: Bitcoin Acceptance No Longer Compulsory for Businesses

Amendment to Bitcoin Law Aligns with IMF's Terms for $1.4 Billion Loan, Paving the Way for Financial Aid to Bolster National Economy

Mark Valerius by Mark Valerius
January 30, 2025
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  • El Salvador has revised its Bitcoin Law, making it optional for merchants to accept Bitcoin.
  • This change aligns with the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund for a $1.4 billion loan.

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has updated its law on Bitcoin, making it a choice for businesses to accept Bitcoin as payment.

This revision is in line with the requirements laid out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a substantial loan of $1.4 billion, intended to strengthen the country’s economy.

Historic Bitcoin Adoption

In September 2021, El Salvador made a groundbreaking move by being the first nation to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, alongside the U.S. dollar. The move, led by President Nayib Bukele, was aimed at improving financial inclusion and boosting economic growth.

However, the mandate for all businesses to accept Bitcoin was met with criticism due to the digital currency’s price volatility and the general public’s limited knowledge of cryptocurrencies.

Voluntary Bitcoin Acceptance

The recent legislative change addresses these issues by giving businesses the option to accept Bitcoin, according to Yahoo.

Furthermore, the government will discontinue accepting Bitcoin for tax payments and intends to lessen its involvement in Bitcoin-related activities. This includes reducing the use of the state-sponsored Chivo Wallet app.

These changes were crucial in securing the IMF loan, intended to stabilize El Salvador’s economy. The IMF had previously expressed concerns about El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption, citing risks to financial stability and consumer protection.

By making Bitcoin acceptance optional and reducing government involvement, El Salvador aims to alleviate these worries while maintaining Bitcoin’s legal status.

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