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Saturday, Aug 29, 2026
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Bitcoin Use for Everyday Payments in El Salvador Falls Below Ten Percent

Bitcoin usage for routine retail transactions in El Salvador has fallen below ten percent as the country shifts toward voluntary private-sector acceptance under a broader policy agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
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El Salvador Maintains Progress Under One Point Four Billion Dollar IMF Agreement

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