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Pakistan and El Salvador Forge Crypto Partnership to Enhance Digital Asset Regulation
According to ShibDaily, Pakistan and El Salvador have officially established diplomatic relations with a focus on cryptocurrency collaboration, marking a significant bilateral partnership centered on digital assets. This move follows recent high-level discussions between the two nations aimed at advancing shared interests in blockchain technology and financial innovation. The partnership was formalized during a meeting in San Salvador between El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and Bilal Bin Saqib, the special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister on crypto and blockchain. The discussions reportedly focused on exchanging expertise in digital asset infrastructure and policymaking, as Pakistan moves toward establishing a regulated framework for its crypto markets.
In June, Pakistan announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts of electricity to support #Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, a decision that drew concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Saqib stated that this initiative is expected to attract interest from independent cryptocurrency miners, technology companies, and blockchain firms looking to invest in Pakistan. Meanwhile, El Salvador has maintained a strong pro-Bitcoin stance since adopting the cryptocurrency as legal tender in 2021, currently holding an estimated 6,240 Bitcoins in its reserves. As emerging economies like Pakistan and El Salvador strengthen their cooperation around Bitcoin and crypto regulation, it underscores a broader global trend toward embracing digital assets as legitimate financial instruments.
This growing acceptance opens up new opportunities for ecosystems like Shiba Inu, with Shibarium’s Layer 2 platform well-positioned to capture new users and liquidity from these markets actively adopting and innovating in crypto technology. Moreover, the collaboration between these countries highlights the necessity of clear, consistent regulatory frameworks to support sustainable growth in the digital asset space. For Shibarium’s developers, this serves as an important example of how establishing transparent policies can foster trust, encourage institutional and retail participation, and enable secure decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. By learning from these international regulatory efforts, Shibarium can continue to build infrastructure that not only meets compliance standards but also drives global adoption and strengthens the resilience of the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
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Remember when El Salvador said it was buying 1 $BTC daily? Turns out… not really. 🤥

In July 2025, the IMF revealed something wild: El Salvador stopped buying BTC in February—right after landing a sweet $1.4B loan. Publicly, they kept flexing like Bitcoin maxis. Privately, they told the IMF: “We’re done buying.” 👀

The twist? The country moved coins between wallets to look active while promising the IMF they'd slow crypto ops and chill on the Chivo Wallet.

Was it a scam? Or just survival? El Salvador scored $3B+ from global lenders while keeping their crypto street cred intact.

💡Lesson: Crypto clout can be powerful—but transparency still wins.
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Smart move or public deception?
Agree? Drop your hot take below! 👇
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🇵🇰Pakistan's Youthful Demographics Propel Bitcoin Adoption🗾✅ According to Cointelegraph, Pakistan's demographic landscape positions it as a significant driver for Bitcoin (BTC) adoption, potentially allowing the nation to surpass more developed countries in this arena. Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan's state minister of crypto and blockchain, highlighted a global policy shift towards cryptocurrency regulation, which Pakistan embraced in November 2024. The country boasts 40 million crypto wallets and ranks among the top five globally in crypto adoption, a trend largely attributed to its youthful population. With a median age of 20.6 years, Pakistan's 250 million citizens include a substantial 70% under the age of 30, making it one of the youngest populations worldwide. This demographic advantage positions Pakistan as a potential leader in adopting new technologies, with smaller, agile countries like Pakistan more likely to embrace Bitcoin ahead of larger, more established economies. In a move to bolster its Bitcoin development, Pakistan has entered into a collaborative partnership with El Salvador. The two nations signed a letter of intent in July to exchange knowledge and education on Bitcoin, digital asset infrastructure, and energy development for crypto mining. This cooperation aims to leverage technology and financial instruments for national growth, particularly for emerging economies under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program. Pakistan's National Crypto Council, along with other regulatory bodies, is actively seeking input to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. This includes licensing crypto exchanges, developing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, launching a stablecoin, and utilizing excess energy for Bitcoin mining.
🇵🇰🗾Pakistan faces a unique challenge with its surplus electricity, which incurs capacity charges. The country has up to 10,000 megawatts (MW) of excess energy, which is considered a liability due to the associated costs. To address this, Pakistan is allocating 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. Additionally, the government is exploring the potential to mine Bitcoin using runoff energy from methane and other excess or stranded power sources. This strategic approach not only aims to utilize excess energy efficiently but also positions Pakistan as a forward-thinking player in the global cryptocurrency landscape.✅🚀🚨🗾🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰💢🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰$BTC
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Menurut Cointelegraph, cadangan Bitcoin El Salvador memiliki dampak terbatas pada populasi umum, dan perjanjian pinjaman negara itu dengan Dana Moneter Internasional (IMF) dapat semakin mempersulit strategi Bitcoin-nya. Quentin Ehrenmann, manajer umum di My First Bitcoin, sebuah LSM yang fokus pada adopsi Bitcoin, menyoroti kekhawatiran ini. Ehrenmann menjelaskan kepada Reuters bahwa pencabutan status legal tender Bitcoin di bawah perjanjian IMF telah meninggalkan kekosongan dalam pendidikan publik dan inisiatif adopsi yang dipimpin negara. Ia mencatat bahwa sejak pemerintah masuk ke dalam kontrak ini dengan IMF, Bitcoin tidak lagi menjadi legal tender, dan tidak ada upaya signifikan untuk mendidik publik. Sementara pemerintah terus mengumpulkan Bitcoin, strategi ini tampaknya lebih menguntungkan pemerintah daripada rakyat secara langsung.
Perjanjian dengan IMF juga menetapkan bahwa El Salvador tidak akan membeli Bitcoin baru, sebuah detail yang dikonfirmasi dalam laporan IMF terbaru. Ini bertentangan dengan klaim Kantor Bitcoin El Salvador bahwa negara tersebut mengakumulasi Bitcoin setiap hari. Pada bulan Januari, legislatif El Salvador mengurangi keterlibatan sektor publik dalam Bitcoin untuk mematuhi kesepakatan pinjaman IMF, memicu perdebatan tentang apakah eksperimen Bitcoin negara itu telah gagal. Kunjungan Cointelegraph ke El Salvador pada tahun 2023 memberikan wawasan tentang bagaimana usaha kecil dan masyarakat sehari-hari di El Salvador menggunakan Bitcoin. Joe Hall, seorang pengunjung, menggunakan Bitcoin untuk membayar masa inapnya di hostel melalui IBEX Pay, sebuah perusahaan yang memfasilitasi pembayaran Bitcoin melalui Jaringan Lightning. Jaringan Lightning memungkinkan transaksi Bitcoin hampir instan, menjadikannya cocok untuk pembelian kecil sehari-hari seperti kopi atau makanan. Meskipun ada kenyamanan, kurangnya pendidikan tetap menjadi penghalang bagi adopsi Bitcoin yang luas di El Salvador. Wartawan mencatat bahwa mereka harus membantu petugas hostel dalam menerima pembayaran melalui Jaringan Lightning, menyoroti tantangan yang terus berlanjut dalam pendidikan dan adopsi Bitcoin di negara tersebut. #IMF $BTC

وفقًا لـ PANews، أكد صندوق النقد الدولي أن التراكم الاستراتيجي لاحتياطيات البيتكوين في السلفادور يتماشى مع الالتزامات المخطط لها في البلاد. تظل الكمية الإجمالية من البيتكوين المحتفظ بها في محفظة الحكومة السلفادورية دون تغيير، مما يعكس الالتزام بالاستراتيجية المحددة للأمة.

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According to Cointelegraph, El Salvador persists in expanding its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves, despite an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that requires the country to cease using public funds for Bitcoin purchases. Recent data from the El Salvador Bitcoin Office reveals that the nation acquired an additional seven BTC over the past week, increasing its total holdings to 6,173 BTC, valued at over $637 million. This acquisition strategy continues unabated months after the IMF agreement was finalized, indicating El Salvador's commitment to its Bitcoin accumulation plan.
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El Salvador is once again defying the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after buying eight more Bitcoins—just hours after the IMF warned them to stop. 😳 The tension started when the IMF approved a $1.4 billion loan deal that required the country to freeze all new Bitcoin purchases. President Nayib Bukele, however, isn’t playing by their rules. Despite officially agreeing to IMF terms, his administration keeps adding Bitcoin to the national treasury, now totaling over 6,190 $BTC valued at $674 million+! 💸
While the IMF says the country is technically complying—because the purchases are made by a Bitcoin Office that’s not directly tied to the fiscal sector—Bukele’s actions speak louder than any fine print. 📉⚖️ The IMF is worried that Bitcoin holdings could bring risky volatility and undermine economic reforms. Yet El Salvador’s economy is stabilizing, inflation is controlled, and the country is scoring points for other economic reforms, making this quiet rebellion hard to criticize openly. 😅
Bukele has made Bitcoin a part of El Salvador’s identity, and he’s not backing down. In fact, he bragged recently about $357 million in profits from the country’s BTC holdings. 💰 Even as legal changes made Bitcoin optional instead of mandatory to please the IMF, El Salvador’s crypto momentum keeps building. The world is watching this financial face-off: Can a tiny nation stand up to a global monetary titan and win with Bitcoin? 🌍⏳
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IMF Pushes Back on El Salvador’s BTC Strategy

🇸🇻 El Salvador inked a $3.5B deal with the IMF in March.

📉 As part of the agreement, BTC lost its mandatory legal tender status.

💸 Still, Bukele keeps stacking sats, defying official restrictions.

⛔️ IMF says it will “continue efforts” to keep El Salvador’s BTC reserves unchanged.

📊 $11.8B in BTC & ETH options expire on May 30 — Deribit data.

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