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El Salvador Won't Bow To IMF Pressure To Drop Bitcoin Legal Tender: Treasury Minister

El Salvador's treasury minister Alejandro Zelaya recently expressed his anger over the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) sustained pressure to drop Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as legal tender in his country, and said that it will have no result.

Benzinga

Bitcoin price surges as El Salvador rejects IMF call to ditch BTC as currency

‘Countries are sovereign nations and they take sovereign decisions about public policy,’ says Salvadoran Treasury Minister

The Independent UK

Human rights groups voice concern about allegations of surveillance in El Salvador

International human rights groups called on Monday for authorities in El Salvador to open an investigation into allegations that journalists and activists had their phones hacked and implanted with the sophisticated spyware Pegasus.

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El Salvador angrily rejects IMF call to drop Bitcoin use

The government of El Salvador has rejected a recommendation by the International Monetary Fund to drop Bitcoin as legal tender

The Independent UK

While Canada men leave World Cup qualification permutations to others, Qatar beckons

John Herdman said all the right things Sunday after Canada dispatched the United States at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field to move closer to qualifying for 2022 World Cup.

The Canadian Press

El Salvador's President Predicts 'Gigantic Price Increase' For Bitcoin

The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele is going all bullish on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) despite a recent lull in price action. At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading at $37,227, down 1.96% in the last 24 hours.

Benzinga

Canadian men turn heads as they beat the U.S. to near qualification for Qatar 2022

HAMILTON — Canada continued its march to Qatar 2022 on Sunday, bundling the 11th-ranked United States out of its way in a 2-0 victory.

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In Canada, USMNT Sees Reference Point, Opportunity on Path to World Cup

A loss in Toronto over two years ago was an eye-opening moment for Gregg Berhalter's side. Ever since, both the U.S. and its next qualifying foe have been on the upswing.

Sports Illustrated

IMF urges El Salvador to scale back its Bitcoin push

The International Monetary Fund says that El Salvador should dissolve the $150 million trust fund it created when it made the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender and return any of those unused funds to its treasury

The Independent UK

IMF Wants El Salvador To Drop Bitcoin, But Some Salvadorans Aren't Having It

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) criticized Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and warned Salvadorans to rethink the idea.

Benzinga

USMNT Ensures There's No Need to Flip Out Over Its World Cup Qualifying Status

A narrow, deserved triumph in the Ohio cold won't garner style points, but the three points in the standings, thanks to another fullback contribution, will do the trick.

Sports Illustrated

US, Canada win to lead CONCACAF World Cup race

Los Angeles (AFP) - Canada and the United States stayed on course for World Cup qualification with crucial wins on Thursday as Mexico reignited their campaign with victory over Jamaica.

AFP

Salvadorans show support for bitcoin despite IMF criticism

San Salvador (AFP) - Karen Hernandez sells mobile phone accessories in El Salvador and says business has been through the roof since the country started using bitcoin as legal tender.

AFP

US, Mexico grab crucial wins in CONCACAF qualifiers

Los Angeles (AFP) - Fulham defender Antonee Robinson scored the only goal as the United States edged closer to World Cup qualification on Thursday with a 1-0 win over El Salvador.

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Los Angeles Times

Antonee Robinson’s goal lifts USMNT over El Salvador in World Cup qualifier

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Antonee Robinson’s goal early in the second half Thursday lifted the U.S. to a 1-0 victory over El Salvador, moving the Americans a big step closer to returning to the World Cup this fall in Qatar.

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United States vs. El Salvador live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, how to watch World Cup Qualifiers

The United States will host El Salvador in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying action on Thursday night from Lower.com Field.

Sports Illustrated

Antonee Robinson Fires USMNT to Vital World Cup Qualifying Win vs. El Salvador

Antonee Robinson's second-half goal was the difference for the U.S. against El Salvador in a 1–0 win that keeps the Americans on course for Qatar.

Los Angeles Times

USMNT prepares for scorching World Cup with qualifiers in frigid temperatures

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This year's World Cup will be one of the hottest in history, with the temperatures in Qatar expected to reach into the high 80s and the humidity regularly topping 70%.

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Benzinga

El Salvador Keeps Buying Bitcoin As Purchases Lose $18M Of Nation's Public Funds

El Salvador is down more than 20% on its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments, which began in September 2021. What Happened: Over the past few months, the nation has been steadily acquiring the apex cryptocurrency, even as it has lost 50% of its value.

The Independent UK

IMF urges El Salvador to abandon bitcoin as legal tender

IMF directors expressed concern over risks associated with issuing bitcoin-backed bonds

Benzinga

Edward Snowden, Nayib Bukele And Others Reacts To IMF Wanting El Salvador To Drop Bitcoin: 'Somebody Sounds Nervous'

Former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden took aim at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for dishing out advice to El Salvador on its use of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as legal tender.

AFP

IMF urges El Salvador to remove bitcoin as legal tender

Washington (AFP) - The IMF on Tuesday called on El Salvador to change course and stop using bitcoin as legal tender, citing "large risks" posed by the cryptocurrency.

Benzinga

'Drop Bitcoin!' International Monetary Fund Urges El Salvador

International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board members urged El Salvador authorities to drop Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption, warning there could be dire consequences for the nation if it keeps using the cryptocurrency.

The Street

IMF Urges El Salvador to Remove Bitcoin as Legal Tender

The IMF Executive Board raises concerns about El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender.

The Independent UK

IMF urges El Salvador to drop Bitcoin as legal tender

The International Monetary Fund wants El Salvador to drop the highly volatile cryptocurrency Bitcoin as legal tender and strictly regulate the electronic wallet the government has pushed adoption of across the country

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