BITCOIN

IMF stops bitcoin in El Salvador

Published on: February 27, 2025
11:56

San Salvador, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) An agreement announced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with El Salvador apparently cuts the momentum today in the country to a star policy of the government, the bitcoin.

El Salvador remains committed to bitcoin

Published on: December 24, 2024
00:31

San Salvador, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador remains committed to bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that is shaking up global finances at present despite its speculative value, denounced by economists.

UN reveals hidden environmental impacts of Bitcoin

Published on: October 24, 2023
17:35

Washington, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina)As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown in market share, they’ve been criticized for their heavy carbon footprint: Cryptocurrency mining is an energy-intensive endeavor.

El Salvador’s president explains IMF plans with Bitcoin

Published on: June 10, 2021
07:27

San Salvador, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele meets on Thursday with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to explain the impact of the recent legalization of Bitcoin in this country.

Salvadoran legislature approves legalizing Bitcoin as legal tender

Published on: June 9, 2021
07:08

San Salvador, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador on Wednesday approved with 62 votes for and 19 against the legalization of Bitcoin, which will circulate as a legal tender, alongside the US dollar.

U.S. retrieves .3M in bitcoin paid in the Colonial Pipeline ransom

Published on: June 8, 2021
07:20

Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) US law enforcement officials said Monday they were able to recover .3 million in bitcoin paid to a criminal cybergroup deeply involved in the crippling ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, local media including CNN and The NY Times announced.

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