El Salvador is not backing down. Despite agreeing to a $1.4 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - which imposes restrictions on government Bitcoin activities - President Nayib Bukele has made it clear: El Salvador will continue accumulating Bitcoin.

On March 5, Bukele reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to BTC, dismissing speculation that the IMF agreement would halt purchases.

“If it didn’t stop when the world ostracized us and most ‘bitcoiners’ abandoned us, it won’t stop now, and it won’t stop in the future.” – Nayib Bukele, March 5

El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office quickly confirmed a fresh Bitcoin purchase, bringing the country’s total holdings to 6,101 BTC—valued at approximately $530 million at the time of reporting.

Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) just dropped blockbuster Q4 earnings, and Bitcoin played a massive role. The company marked up its Bitcoin holdings by $28.85 million, driving net income to $29.2 million ($3.64 per share) - a staggering increase from $4.2 million ($0.62 per share) a year ago.

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The Bitcoin mining giant Bitdeer has once again made waves in the industry, announcing an increase of 50 BTC to its holdings today. The latest purchase, valued at approximately $4.74 million USD, brings Bitdeer’s total Bitcoin reserves to 787 BTC as of February 3, 2025.

The world’s most populous country is once again making headlines in the crypto world. A Shanghai court has officially confirmed that owning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is legal in China. This groundbreaking opinion reaffirms personal property rights for digital assets while maintaining strict restrictions on business-related crypto activities.