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Okay, the govt of El Salvador is directly contradicting itself regarding how Bitcoin policy will change as a result of a loan agreement with the IMF

Let me show you. I brought receipts

Yesterday the IMF released a detailed (111 page) document outlining the agreement and supporting documentation

This includes a Letter of Intent (LOI) from, and signed by, the government of El Salvador dated Feb 11th. It outlines various financial reforms they intend to make as part of them asking for an IMF loan [screenshot1/ pages 68-69].

The El Salvador govt details the changes they are proposing, including the line "....as per agreement with the IMF, we will no longer accumulate new Bitcoins in our portfolio." [screenshot 2/ page77]

Clear definitions of what is considered 'the public sector' as well as a mandate prohibiting ANY new bitcoin accumulation (except via seizure) is additionally outlined [screenshot3/ page89]

That was released yesterday. Today, seemingly in response to Bitcoiners reading the agreement and pointing out various changes that were agreed upon, the president tweeted that Bitcoin accumulation is 'not stopping' [screenshot4]

So, WTF is happening? The El Salvador govt is disagreeing with itself--simultaneously saying they will stop accumulating Bitcoin AND that it is 'not stopping'

It's impossible for both to be true




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jakub · 50w
They just won’t disclose they’re accumulating. None of the IMF’s business.
crany 👽🧡🗿 · 50w
some side is going to be more disappointed
Not Greg · 50w
pay someone else to buy btc and then “seize” it?
ScarcityFightClub · 50w
"we will no longer accumulate new Bitcoins..." - brilliantly stated. Every true ride-or-die knows the plural form of Bitcoin is Bitcoin, not BitcoinS. El Salvador is playing the IMF like a fiddle.
Cpt. Charisma · 50w
I think there is probably some loop hole or misunderstanding. However, if not, do you think Bukele is more likely to be lying to the IMF or his own people?
wildcatfish · 50w
Interesting strategy Cotton, let's see how it plays out.
Emery · 50w
Technically they didn’t use the borrowed money to buy bitcoin. It was from a different stash. Kinda like my girlfriend who goes to a different school and that’s why you have never seen her.
Garrettstr 🌸 · 50w
If only nostr:nprofile1qqs9336p4f3sctdrtft2wlqaq5upjz9azpgylhfd3dplwf005mfrr9spzamhxue69uhkummnw3ezuendwsh8w6t69e3xj7spz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfdujq9djl could have put this in his book. Would have made an awesome addition to the final chapter.
db · 50w
must be a glitch in the matrix
JustinErtia · 50w
He met with Saylor in person a few weeks ago. No need to increase his custodied btc when he can indirectly acquire it via the bond options from MSTR?
Judge Hardcase · 50w
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Mags · 50w
I don't understand how they are reconciling the two either. It doesn't appear as though they will spell it out though. Did the IMF get rugged then by ES?
Stirling Forge · 50w
Like any politician, he wants so bad to stay popular, but he's lying
omniacollective · 50w
NOT COOL NAYIB ENJOY THE NOISE
jonbyrnebtc · 50w
I also picked up on that however I didn't see what the cap was set at or possibly missed that as was a long read??? I also picked up on the low reserves in the Central Bank here where a large portion of the loan seems to be headed Its also my understanding that the loan is in SDRs not $USD The ...