IMF spokesperson: The use of Bitcoin in El Salvador is voluntary, declines to comment on Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan

BlockBeats news, December 20, IMF spokesperson Kozak stated in response to a question about Bitcoin's status as legal tender in El Salvador that the use of Bitcoin in El Salvador will be voluntary. The agreement reached between the IMF and El Salvador aims to reduce potential Bitcoin risks in accordance with IMF policy frameworks. Additionally, Kozak declined to comment on Trump's U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan, stating that a comprehensive assessment will be conducted when the policy is implemented. (Jin Shi)