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El Salvador Expands Bitcoin Holdings Beyond $500 Million Despite IMF Concerns

President Nayib Bukele's administration has increased the country's strategic Bitcoin reserve to more than 7,600 tokens valued at over $500 million, continuing daily purchases despite opposition from the International Monetary Fund.
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