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IMF Flags Volatility and Systemic Risks in Tokenized Markets Along with IOSCO
2025-11-28T14:45:44.447+02:00
Fragmented tokenized platforms could weaken liquidity across markets, the IMF noted.
Governments historically intervene in monetary evolution, likely to influence tokenized markets.
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Why Is Bitcoin Going Down? IMF Urges El Salvador to Stop BTC Purchases and Mining
2025-03-04T18:02:25.221+02:00
El Salvador must end public Bitcoin involvement by December 2025, including liquidating its fund.
President Bukele has shifted stance, agreeing to IMF terms after resisting Bitcoin Law changes.
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Bitcoin Drops to $100K as El Salvador Modifies BTC Policy in IMF Deal
2024-12-19T19:52:29.743+02:00
Public sector involvement with Bitcoin will be restricted, and Chivo wallet will be phased out.
A survey shows 92% of Salvadorans don’t use Bitcoin for transactions.
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IMF: Cyberattacks Drain $12B from Financial Institutions in Two Decades
2024-04-10T15:05:25.448+02:00
The surge in security breaches is attributed to increased digitalization and geopolitical tensions.
This trend could undermine confidence in the financial system, leading to market instability or bank runs.
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XC Platforms: The Future Landscape of Cross-Border Payments?
2023-11-09T19:01:39.267+02:00
The IMF has introduced a proposal for a transformative shift in cross-border payments.
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IMF Eyes Global CBDC Infrastructure for Interconnected Payments
2023-06-19T21:05:01.538+02:00
The institution said a global CBDC platform prevents economic fragmentation.
IMF added that CBDCs enhance financial inclusion.
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IMF Doesn't Want Bitcoin in The Bowels of Financial System
2023-02-24T10:40:34.897+02:00
The IMF asks countries not to give legal tender status to cryptocurrencies.
It published a paper with nine-point recommendations.
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As Crypto Corrects, What's Next for El Salvador's Bitcoin Gamble?
2022-05-25T10:18:27.276+02:00
El Salvador accepted Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021.
Since the country’s first BTC purchase, the crypto asset has plunged by more than 40%.
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IMF Urges El Salvador to Abandon Using Bitcoin as Legal Tender
2022-01-26T09:46:38.665+02:00
The IMF has raised fresh concerns regarding El Salvador Bitcoin’s adoption.
The agency said that Bitcoin's use as legal tender poses risks.
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Crypto Regulations Should Be Comprehensive, Says IMF
2021-12-10T19:42:19.143+02:00
The financial institution highlighted rapid global crypto adoption.
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Head of IMF Says It Is Difficult to Think in Cryptos as Money
2021-10-05T23:10:31.000+02:00
Instead, Georgieva believes CBDCs could be the most reliable form of digital money.
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The Race to Put Blockchain in National Banking: Leaders & Followers
2020-01-17T10:16:41.000+02:00
Banks & governments around the world are exploring blockchain. Who's charging ahead--and who's lagging behind?
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IMF & World Bank Launch "Learning Coin" to Understand Blockchain
2019-04-15T08:42:22.000+02:00
The new 'quasi-cryptocurrency' is intended to be used as a tool to explore how blockchain and cryptocurrencies work.
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IMF: Bitcoin Could Render Central Banks Irrelevant
2018-06-06T16:51:35.000+02:00
“The only real question about such a future is how much the central banks’ monetary policies would matter.”
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IMF: Cryptocurrency Does Not Appear to Pose Risk to Financial Stability
2018-05-02T15:27:00.000+02:00
IMF devotes chapter to cryptocurrency in its annual report.
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What’s Next for the Crypto Traders?
2018-02-13T13:51:32.000+02:00
The total value of the crypto market has been halved since December - is now the time to panic?
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IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Crypto: Sees Both Benefits and Risks
2018-01-19T15:20:02.000+02:00
The stance of the global lender of last resort is not clear after comments made at a press briefing.
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IMF Head: Cryptocurrencies Might Give Fiat Currencies a "Run for their Money"
2017-10-02T10:55:09.000+02:00
Christine Lagarde warns that it may be as unwise to dismiss cryptocurrencies as it was to dismiss computers.
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IMF Head Lagarde Convicted of Negligence – No Prison, Fines Expected
2016-12-19T19:18:26.000+02:00
Despite a recent French court finding her guilty of negligence, Christine Lagarde will not be facing prison or fines.
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Joining the VIP Club: Implications of RMB Becoming an IMF Reserve Currency
2016-08-31T14:11:07.000+02:00
Finance Magnates examines how the IMF adding the RMB to its SDR currencies basket could affect the trading industry.
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IMF Recommends Urgent Action to Allay Italian Balance Sheet Woes
2016-07-12T17:39:04.000+02:00
The situation has become troublesome given the influx of non-performing loans in Italy, prompting IMF recommendations.
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IMF Extends a Warning
2016-03-10T13:43:40.000+02:00
David Lipton warned that the IMF’s results for the global economy indicated that there is a weakening baseline.
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Cyprus Exits Bailout With Banking Sector Firmly Back On Track
2016-03-08T19:09:03.000+02:00
Cypriot banks have managed to stabilize according to the European Commission and the IMF.
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IMF Fears Cryptocurrencies May Circumvent Capital Controls
2016-01-21T15:18:02.000+02:00
Besides bitcoin, litecoin and ripple the IMF also takes a swipe at blockchain-based smart contracts developments Ethereum and Codius.
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DGCX Gears up for Chinese Yuan Futures Contracts Amidst Growing Demand
2015-12-10T13:25:02.000+02:00
The launch represents DGCX’s latest efforts to facilitate the use of the yuan to both regional and global participants.
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