El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin reserves by purchasing an additional 12 BTC, despite an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that required adjustments to the country's crypto policies. The National Bitcoin Office announced via social media that the purchase included 11 BTC valued over $1 million on January 19 and 1 BTC for $106,000 on January 20. This brings the country's total Bitcoin holdings to 6,044 BTC, valued at approximately $617 million. President Nayib Bukele's government previously agreed to make Bitcoin's use voluntary and to reduce government involvement in the Chivo crypto wallet as part of the IMF deal. However, following the agreement, the National Bitcoin Office assured that El Salvador's ambitions regarding Bitcoin remain unchanged. Surveys indicate shifting attitudes among Salvadorans towards Bitcoin, with an increase in usage reported since prior investigations. Other nations like Bhutan have also begun accumulating significant Bitcoin reserves, showcasing a growing trend in global cryptocurrency adoption.

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