[IMF Grants $138 Million Loan to El Salvador, Waives Bitcoin Violations] The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed its review of El Salvador, approving the disbursement of $138 million in immediate funds and waiving violations caused by El Salvador's increased Bitcoin holdings. At the same time, it has requested El Salvador to cease increasing its Bitcoin holdings and to clean up the Chivo wallet project. (Source: International Monetary Fund)