Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

Tensions surrounding El Salvador's substantial bitcoin holdings have begun to ease significantly, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) publicly commends the country's notable economic progress and advancements in financial stability. This shift in sentiment reflects growing optimism about El Salvador's fiscal management and its innovative approach to integrating cryptocurrency into its economy, which has sparked debate and concern among various international financial institutions. The IMF’s acknowledgment of these developments may signal a potential thawing of relations and set the stage for more constructive dialogues regarding economic strategies and cooperation in the future. source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/12/23/tensions-over-el-salvador-s-bitcoin-holdings-ease-as-imf-praises-economic-progress