IMF exec floats idea of exploring ‘synthetic’ CBDCs
Synthetic central bank digital currencies could offer the best combination for central banks exploring digital currencies.
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Philippine central bank urged to start collecting crypto exchange data
The International Monetary Fund has told the central bank of the Philippines to begin collecting data from local crypto exchange users.
IMF wants Georgia to reform its accounting of crypto industry
The International Monetary Fund has reportedly suggested that Georgia include the income from cryptocurrency-related activities in their annual foreign trade balance reports.
IMF: Regular money could soon be replaced by digital currencies
The IMF report said traditional money would face “tough competition and could even be surpassed” by cryptocurrencies.
Is Christine Lagarde ready to propose global crypto regulation?
Christine Lagarde is now the president of the European Central Bank (ECB) and this could prove to be extremely beneficial for crypto.
Afghanistan considers turning to crypto bonds to rebuild
Afghanistan has been decimated by decades of conflict, and it is considering turning to cryptocurrency as perhaps its only resort to rebuild .
“Learning coin” to help educate IMF and World Bank about blockchain
The IMF and World Bank are teaming up to make a new cryptocurrency to help organizations learn more about blockchain technology.
IMF chief: Blockchain disrupting financial markets already
Christine Lagarde already sees the financial sector reacting to blockchain technology, but she hopes the industry can embrace stability.
Malta regulator addresses concerns over cybersecurity
Authorities in Malta are taking action after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns that blockchain's ascent in Malta will be a significant risk to the Maltese financial system.
IMF: Blockchain in Malta poses ‘significant risks’ to financial system
According to the IMF, the rise of the blockchain sectors in Malta isn’t wholly innocent, and could in fact pose “significant risks” to the country’s financial system.
Will Marshall Islands abandon plans to introduce crypto as national currency?
The plan of Marshall Islands to introduce a new national currency have been welcome with considerable resistance by the international currency and there are now concerns that the country may have to scrub the plans.
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The fourteenth installment in a weekly column, A Power of Facing examines the International Monetary Fund’s continual warnings about the power of cryptocurrency.