El Salvador defies IMF and increases Bitcoin holdings amid $1.4 billion loan deal

El Salvador defies IMF and increases Bitcoin holdings amid $1.4 billion loan deal

El Salvador has once again doubled down on its Bitcoin strategy, purchasing eight more bitcoins despite mounting pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to curb its cryptocurrency activities. The move, announced by the country’s Bitcoin Office, comes shortly after the IMF praised El Salvador’s economic reforms during a review of a $1.4 billion loan…

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HTX Research: A fresh look at Bitcoin amidst macro changes, featuring HTX's new compliant stablecoin offerings

HTX Research: A fresh look at Bitcoin amidst macro changes, featuring HTX’s new compliant stablecoin offerings

Singapore, May 28, 2025 – HTX Research, the research arm of HTX, has just released a crucial new report: “The New Macroeconomic Landscape and Bitcoin Outlook: An Analysis of Liquidity, Risk Appetite, Policy Dynamics, and Investment Strategy.” This comprehensive analysis comes at a pivotal time, as the global macroeconomic landscape undergoes profound shifts and the…

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Méliuz becomes first listed company in Brazil to add Bitcoin to its treasury

Méliuz becomes first Brazilian listed company to add Bitcoin to its treasury

Brazilian fintech firm Méliuz has acquired $28.4 million worth of Bitcoin, becoming the first Brazilian listed company to add BTC to its treasury reserve. This groundbreaking move, announced by the chairman of the company, Israel Salmen, marks a significant milestone for Brazil’s financial landscape. Moreover, it underscores the rising acceptance of cryptocurrency among publicly traded…

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Bahrain-based AlAbraaj Restaurants Group adopts a Bitcoin treasury strategy

Bahrain-based AlAbraaj Restaurants Group integrates Bitcoin in its treasury

AlAbraaj Restaurants Group, a publicly listed hospitality company on the Bahrain Bourse, has announced the integration of Bitcoin (BTC) into its corporate treasury. The move positions AlAbraaj as the first listed company in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East to embrace a dedicated Bitcoin reserve strategy. With an initial purchase of…

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