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07.08 / 09:52

IMF IMF, El Salvador in Talks to Mitigate Fiscal, Financial Stability Risks from Bitcoin

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Tuesday, said that it is making progress toward reaching a consensus with El Salvador, advocating ways to mitigate Bitcoin (BTC) risks.

19.06 / 18:17

COST CBDC Digital IMF country inclusion International CBDCs Could Advance Financial Inclusion: IMF Middle East Survey

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has conducted a survey of 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, exploring the adoption and potentials of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

12.06 / 16:37

IMF crypto regulation Crypto Policy regulatory Zimbabwe Seeks Feedback On Crypto Regulatory Framework

The government of Zimbabwe is looking for input on digital asset regulation as it begins to develop its own crypto framework while navigating a challenging inflation crisis, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

10.05 / 21:11

IMF crypto regulation International Monetary Fund Tells Nigeria To Regulate Crypto Trading Platforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended on May 10 that Nigeria regulate crypto trading platforms amid the African nation’s detainment of two Binance executives, according to a United Nations Thursday staff report.

24.04 / 04:57

IMF Bitcoin Bitwise The IMF Is “Waking Up” To Bitcoin, Says Bitwise CIO

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warming up to Bitcoin’s merits after years of criticizing and discouraging the use of crypto at large, according to crypto fund manager Bitwise.

26.03 / 13:41

Stablecoin CBDC IMF Financial IMF Proposes Digital Money to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Pacific Island Nations

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested that digital money could significantly improve financial inclusion and enhance the quality of financial services in the remote and dispersed nations of the Pacific Ocean.

18.03 / 17:43

IMF Pakistan Faces IMF Pressure to Tax Crypto and Real Estate

According to a local news outlet, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stipulated that Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) must levy a capital gains tax (CGT) on crypto investments and real estate as part of the conditions for receiving a $3 billion bailout package.

15.03 / 01:07

IMF Bitcoin Transactions Andorra Receives Technical Assistance From IMF on Bitcoin Transactions

Andorra received IMF guidance on recording and tracking Bitcoin transactions on March 13, following an official request for technical assistance from the European nation.

16.01 / 10:59

Digital ETF IMF Bitcoin Bitcoin ETF approval Interviews International Cryptos Are “Not Exactly Money”: IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), does not see cryptos anywhere near the Dollar in stature.

16.12 / 15:16

economics Federal Reserve Bank of England Interest rates IMF European Central Bank IMF chief warns central banks against 'premature' interest rate cuts - reports

Kristalina Georgieva (pictured) is managing director of the IMF.

14.12 / 14:57

IMF Regulations IMF Head Urges For Clear Rules and Infrastructure to Curb Crypto Risks

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed ways to curb cryptocurrency risks on financial stability.

15.11 / 12:45

CBDC IMF Cross-border Utility IMF Director Urges Institutions to Look Toward CBDCs, Highlights Cross-border Utility

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has publicly praised the deployment of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by more countries.

15.11 / 12:12

CBDC regulation IMF BIS Financial IMF head: CBDCs can replace cash, help financial inclusion

During her opening speech at the Singapore FinTech Festival, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva urged the public sector to “keep preparing to deploy” central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and related payment platforms in the future.

18.10 / 11:05

regulation IMF BIS IMF director urges ‘financial inclusion’ via digitalization

During her opening speech at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) seminar on financial inclusion in Marrakesh, Morocco, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said digitalization is “the most important way” to scale up financial inclusion.

16.10 / 08:57

Fraud IMF Regulations crypto activities Saudi Central Bank Calls IMF for “Good Supervision” of Crypto Activities

Ayman Alsayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), has warned against the potential dangers and risks of cryptocurrencies and their brokers.

13.10 / 10:41

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On Oct. 13, the Group of Twenty (G20) — an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union and the African Union — unanimously adopted the “G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communique” during its meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco.

10.10 / 15:21

economics UK US Interest rates IMF GDP Eurozone IMF: Global economy has 'little margin' for monetary policy error

'Easing prematurely would squander the gains achieved in the past 18 months,' the IMF said.

04.10 / 10:11

CBDC Adoption IMF BIS CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French central bank

Representatives of Banque de France, the French central bank, have embraced the global perspective on the central bank digital currency (CBDC) discussion, touting it as the foundation of a new international monetary system.

02.10 / 16:27

regulation Matrix IMF IMF Proposes Crypto Risk Assessment Matrix for Macrofinancial Impact on Countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a working paper that highlights risk management strategies and policy changes for regulators.

02.10 / 11:49

Adoption regulation IMF IMF working paper proposes country-level assessment matrix for crypto risks

A working paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) proposed a count vulnerabilities and potential policy responses for the crypto sector.

21.09 / 13:19

MARKET G20 IMF G20’s impact on cryptocurrencies: When can we see the crypto market rising?

G20 Presidency this year, India placed a strong focus on various subjects, including cryptocurrencies. In a world wrestling with the intricacies and potential of this emerging asset class, India has called out the need for a global framework and consensus in cryptocurrency regulation.

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