IMF urges El Salvador to freeze Bitcoin holdings amid loan deal.
The IMF's position contrasts sharply with President Nayib Bukele's push to expand the country's Bitcoin portfolio.
El Salvador agreed to scale back its bitcoin activity by the end of 2024 in exchange for a 40-month financing deal and a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF.
Other global lenders, like the World Bank, may provide additional support, making the total financing package potentially reach $3.5 billion.