El Salvador makes Bitcoin payments voluntary in $1.4B IMF loan deal
El Salvador struck a loan deal with the IMF in which it will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects.
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El Salvador struck a loan deal with the IMF in which it will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects.
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