International Monetary Fund

Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments
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17 August, 2026

Stablecoins hit $135B in non-wholesale cross-border payments

Stablecoins hit $135B in cross-border payments in 2025, while the IMF warns dollar-backed tokens could reshape FX demand in emerging...
UK eases stablecoin cash deposits; US wants to ID stablecoin customers
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25 June, 2026

UK eases stablecoin cash deposits; US wants to ID stablecoin customers

Stablecoin regulation gains momentum in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, while the IMF cautions Nigeria over dollar-backed...
Poland’s crypto push stumbles; Nepal’s crypto boom defies ban
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19 June, 2026

Poland’s crypto push stumbles; Nepal’s crypto boom defies ban

The third time is not the charm for Poland’s crypto bill, as it once again suffered a setback after President

IMF warns of financial risks as AI boosts cyberattacks
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12 May, 2026

IMF warns of financial risks as AI boosts cyberattacks

IMF warns that AI amplifies cyber threats, risking financial stability. Calls for resilient policies and international cooperation to combat emerging...
Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake
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15 April, 2026

Tether launches stablecoin wallet, Circle’s Arc chain going proof-of-stake

Tether launches a self-custodial stablecoin wallet as Circle defends USDC freeze stance and the U.S. Fed questions claims of real-world...
IMF warns tokenized finance may raise crisis risk
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13 April, 2026

IMF warns tokenized finance may raise crisis risk

IMF warns tokenized finance can speed up financial crises, leaving less time to respond, while stablecoins risk confidence-driven runs without...