El Salvador’s economy minister, María Luisa Hayem, confirmed the country’s continued commitment to accumulating Bitcoin, stating that it remains a strategic asset for the nation. Hayem underscored the importance of Bitcoin in both government and private sector planning, emphasizing President Bukele’s dedication to building digital asset holdings. This move comes despite prior IMF concerns about potential fiscal limitations on Bitcoin purchases. The $1.4 billion loan from last year required El Salvador to pause such activity, but a recent clarification from IMF official Rodrigo Valdes indicates that the country remains compliant with the deal’s guidelines. While specific restrictions apply only to the government’s fiscal sector accumulation of Bitcoin, the IMF program focuses on broader reforms encompassing governance, transparency, and structural overhauls in addition to cryptocurrency efforts.