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El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The IMF approved a $138 million disbursement to El Salvador under its $1.4 billion financing program despite the country missing some performance criteria related to Bitcoin holdings. Waivers were granted due to strong corrective measures and a commitment to reduce government involvement in Bitcoin activities by transferring majority control of the Chivo wallet to a private operator.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 4 Oct 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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Your access to IMF funds despite missed Bitcoin targets signals that compliance hinges on effective crypto governance, not just rigid criteria. If you build crypto infrastructure, positioning around Chivo’s handover could open partnership or competitive risks this quarter.
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3 sources · first reported 4 Oct 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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