IMF: CBDCs give more control, but don’t solve every problem
While the technology may deliver benefits for policymakers, there were many crises CBDCs could not fix, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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The CoinGeek Pulse: Episode 10
The International Monetary Fund has been discussing digital money this week, dubbing it “special currency.”
IMF: Digital currencies might be next evolution of money
The International Monetary Fund is exploring what digital currency is and the potential benefits it could provide.
IMF exec floats idea of exploring ‘synthetic’ CBDCs
Synthetic central bank digital currencies could offer the best combination for central banks exploring digital currencies.
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.