
International Monetary Fund
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23 June, 2023
IMF proposes single ledger cross-border payment platform using blockchain
Aside from the settlement layer, the CBDC platform dubbed XC platform comprises a programming layer designed to allow participants to...
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6 June, 2023
India’s central bank is keen on steering G20 toward macro risks posed by digital currencies
While Indian regulators are focused on protecting retail investors, the broader payments ecosystem faces significant risks from digital currencies, according...
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29 May, 2023
IMF calls on Central African Republic to strike BTC legal tender status, again
The IMF was optimistic in its outlook for the Central African Republic, projecting a 2.2% GDP growth for 2023, but...
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25 May, 2023
IMF lauds eNaira in its 1-year assessment but cautions against intermediation
The International Monetary Fund says the eNaira has proven that a CBDC can work, but it says Nigeria has room...
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20 May, 2023
Zimbabwe defies IMF, sells $40 million worth of gold-backed digital tokens
Zimbabwe’s tokens are backed by 140 kilograms of gold, the central bank says, revealing it’s preparing for a second round...
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19 May, 2023
G7 finance ministers renew support for digital asset monitoring, CBDC research
G7 member nations reiterate that CBDCs could play a major role in maintaining a good financial system but, similar to...