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IMF Urges El Salvador to Abandon Using Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The IMF has raised fresh concerns regarding El Salvador Bitcoin’s adoption.
The agency said that Bitcoin's use as legal tender poses risks.
Wednesday, 26/01/2022 | 07:46 GMT
by
Nicholas Otieno
News
Crypto Regulations Should Be Comprehensive, Says IMF
The financial institution highlighted rapid global crypto adoption.
Friday, 10/12/2021 | 17:42 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
News
Head of IMF Says It Is Difficult to Think in Cryptos as Money
Instead, Georgieva believes CBDCs could be the most reliable form of digital money.
Tuesday, 05/10/2021 | 21:10 GMT
by
Felipe Erazo
News
The Race to Put Blockchain in National Banking: Leaders & Followers
Banks & governments around the world are exploring blockchain. Who's charging ahead--and who's lagging behind?
Friday, 17/01/2020 | 08:16 GMT
by
Rachel McIntosh
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IMF & World Bank Launch "Learning Coin" to Understand Blockchain
The new 'quasi-cryptocurrency' is intended to be used as a tool to explore how blockchain and cryptocurrencies work.
Monday, 15/04/2019 | 06:42 GMT
by
Rachel McIntosh
News
IMF: Bitcoin Could Render Central Banks Irrelevant
“The only real question about such a future is how much the central banks’ monetary policies would matter.”
Wednesday, 06/06/2018 | 14:51 GMT
by
Simon Golstein
News
IMF: Cryptocurrency Does Not Appear to Pose Risk to Financial Stability
IMF devotes chapter to cryptocurrency in its annual report.
Wednesday, 02/05/2018 | 13:27 GMT
by
Simon Golstein
Thought Leaders
What’s Next for the Crypto Traders?
The total value of the crypto market has been halved since December - is now the time to panic?
Tuesday, 13/02/2018 | 11:51 GMT
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IMF Urges Global Cooperation on Crypto: Sees Both Benefits and Risks
The stance of the global lender of last resort is not clear after comments made at a press briefing.
Friday, 19/01/2018 | 13:20 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
News
IMF Head: Cryptocurrencies Might Give Fiat Currencies a "Run for their Money"
Christine Lagarde warns that it may be as unwise to dismiss cryptocurrencies as it was to dismiss computers.
Monday, 02/10/2017 | 08:55 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
Regulation
IMF Head Lagarde Convicted of Negligence – No Prison, Fines Expected
Despite a recent French court finding her guilty of negligence, Christine Lagarde will not be facing prison or fines.
Monday, 19/12/2016 | 17:18 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Analysis
Joining the VIP Club: Implications of RMB Becoming an IMF Reserve Currency
Finance Magnates examines how the IMF adding the RMB to its SDR currencies basket could affect the trading industry.
Wednesday, 31/08/2016 | 12:11 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
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IMF Recommends Urgent Action to Allay Italian Balance Sheet Woes
The situation has become troublesome given the influx of non-performing loans in Italy, prompting IMF recommendations.
Tuesday, 12/07/2016 | 15:39 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Blogs
IMF Extends a Warning
David Lipton warned that the IMF’s results for the global economy indicated that there is a weakening baseline.
Thursday, 10/03/2016 | 11:43 GMT
by
Vassil Nikolov
Brokers
Cyprus Exits Bailout With Banking Sector Firmly Back On Track
Cypriot banks have managed to stabilize according to the European Commission and the IMF.
Tuesday, 08/03/2016 | 17:09 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
News
IMF Fears Cryptocurrencies May Circumvent Capital Controls
Besides bitcoin, litecoin and ripple the IMF also takes a swipe at blockchain-based smart contracts developments Ethereum and Codius.
Thursday, 21/01/2016 | 13:18 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
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DGCX Gears up for Chinese Yuan Futures Contracts Amidst Growing Demand
The launch represents DGCX’s latest efforts to facilitate the use of the yuan to both regional and global participants.
Thursday, 10/12/2015 | 11:25 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Execution
Yuan Overtakes Dollar as Second Most Active Currency between China, Japan
The Chinese currency has overtaken the US and the Hong Kong dollar in bilateral transactions
Thursday, 03/12/2015 | 16:32 GMT
by
Irina Slav
Analysis
Chinese Yuan’s Inclusion into SDR Doesn’t Mean More CNY Retail FX Trading
While the reserve managers' plans in Asia might be to include more yuan buying, retail traders are not likely to follow suit any time soon
Tuesday, 01/12/2015 | 23:34 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation
Chinese Markets Plunge Amidst Widening Probes Against Brokerage Houses
Shares on the Shanghai Composite capitulated by more than -5% Friday, constituting its biggest decline since this summer.
Friday, 27/11/2015 | 11:19 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
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Regulation
China Allows First Overseas Banks into Forex Market
Three central banks and four international financial institutions will enter its domestic forex market.
Thursday, 26/11/2015 | 08:00 GMT
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Irina Slav
Regulation
Chinese Yuan Eying Membership in IMF’s Benchmark Currency Basket
The Chinese yuan will be a point of emphasis next month, which could ultimately see its inclusion onto the IMF's Benchmark Currency Basket.
Tuesday, 20/10/2015 | 13:38 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Analysis
Chinese Government on a Mission to Find Market Collapse Culprits
Authorities have charged almost 200 people for allegedly illicit behavior leading to the Chinese stock market’s selloff
Monday, 31/08/2015 | 14:34 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Analysis
Greece Irons out Bailout Deal with Creditor Institutions
With only a few details left to settle, the Greek government is now set to secure a new three-year package.
Tuesday, 11/08/2015 | 13:49 GMT
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Avi Mizrahi
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Regulation
RMB Vying to Join the Ranks of the World’s Reserve Currencies
Before being included in the IMF's Special Drawing Rights basket of reserve currencies, the Chinese renminbi has a few hurdles to clear.
Wednesday, 05/08/2015 | 13:20 GMT
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Andy Traveller
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