Overview
- Negotiations to sell or wind down the state-run Chivo wallet have progressed, with the IMF saying El Salvador has initiated a phase-out of the platform.
- Releasing the next tranche of an approximately $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility depends on a staff-level agreement and reduced public-sector Bitcoin involvement.
- The IMF says discussions center on enhancing transparency, safeguarding public resources, and mitigating risks, with close engagement set to continue.
- Despite the rollback conditions, government-reported Bitcoin holdings are roughly 7,475–7,509 BTC, with ongoing purchases still being reported.
- The IMF reports growth near 4% alongside advances in banking stability laws, Basel III standards, and AML updates, while El Salvador promotes a crypto-friendly environment including new investment banking rules and Tether’s relocation to San Salvador.