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IMF Senior Counselor on the Importance of Legal and Regulatory Clarity for Crypto

A Senior Counselor at the IMF, Marianne Bechara, discusses international crypto advice at Consensus 2023.

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Le G7 s'attachera à aider les pays en développement à introduire les CBDC

« L'effondrement de FTX a été un sérieux signal d'alarme sur la nécessité d'une réglementation cohérente et appropriée au-delà des frontières », a déclaré Masato Kanda, haut diplomate financier du Japon.

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Stablecoin Issuers, Conglomerates Targeted by IMF After Crypto's 'Rough Year'

A "rough year" for crypto markets has underlined the need for comprehensive and consistent regulation of the sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a new report, suggesting stablecoin issuers and crypto conglomerates need to have bank-style capital requirements. "The Hash" panel discusses how this might shape future crypto regulation across the globe.

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Les émetteurs de stablecoins et les conglomérats ciblés par le FMI après une « année difficile » pour les cryptomonnaies

L'effondrement du FTX et du secteur bancaire montre la nécessité d'une protection des consommateurs et de normes de gouvernance plus strictes, a déclaré l'agence.

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Le FMI avait averti le G20 que l'utilisation généralisée des Crypto aurait un impact sur les banques

« Finalement, les banques pourraient perdre des dépôts et être obligées de réduire leurs prêts », indique le rapport mis à la disposition du G20 en février.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

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Global Crypto Rules to Be Grounded on Coming FSB and IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G20 Meetings

The basis of coming global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB), announced India as the holder of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency in Bangalore on Saturday. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect.

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Bitfy CEO on Brazil's Largest Public Bank Enabling Tax Payments to Be Made With Crypto

Banco do Brasil (BB), Brazil’s largest public bank, has enabled the payment of taxes with cryptocurrencies. The service is only available to customers with crypto deposited with Bitfy, a startup specializing in blockchain solutions in which BB's corporate venture capital arm has invested. Bitfy CEO and Founder Lucas Schoch shares insights into the initiative and the state of crypto adoption in Brazil. Plus, reactions to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board stating cryptocurrency should, in general, not be granted legal tender status.

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US Regulators Warn Banks About Crypto Liquidity Risks; IMF Board ‘Generally Agreed’ Crypto Shouldn’t Be Legal Tender

The Federal Reserve and other U.S. banking agencies are warning banks that crypto poses significant liquidity dangers. Separately, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board said in a statement that cryptocurrency should, in general, not be granted legal tender status.

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Le conseil d'administration du FMI a « généralement convenu » que les Crypto ne devraient T avoir cours légal

Les interdictions pures et simples des Crypto ne sont T idéales mais ne devraient T être exclues, ont déclaré les dirigeants du Fonds monétaire international.

Directora gerente del FMI, Kristalina Georgieva. (Carsten Koall/Getty Images)

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Asobitcoin President on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment

El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment continues as President Nayib Bukele paid off the country's $800 million maturing bond issue in late January. Will Hernandez, president of the Bitcoin Association of El Salvador, discusses the current state of bitcoin adoption in the country and the key initiatives at Asobitcoin. Plus, his take on El Salvador's plans to build a Bitcoin Embassy in Texas and his reaction to IMF calling for greater transparency.

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