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IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
Investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. The IMF says liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up.
IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money
The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation.
Tokenization could make finance faster, but also more susceptible to shocks, IMF says
Tokenization could make finance faster and cheaper. It also makes it more vulnerable to sudden shocks, the International Monetary Fund said.
IMF warns tokenization could bring crypto risks into global financial markets
Tokenization could amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts, the report said.
Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress
The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.
IMF Flags Stablecoins as Source of Risk to Emerging Markets, Experts Say We Aren't There Yet
The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets by facilitating currency substitution and capital outflows.
New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts
The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.
IMF Rejects Pakistan’s Proposal to Subsidize Power for Bitcoin Mining: Reports
Secretary of Power Dr. Fakhray Alam Irfan said that the IMF was concerned about market distortions
IMF Says 'Efforts Will Continue' to Ensure El Salvador Doesn't Accumulate More BTC
El Salvador has kept purchasing bitcoin, but the IMF seems unfazed.
El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Purchases Won't Stop Due to IMF Deal
A clause in the country's recently-completed IMF financing deal suggested a prohibition against El Salvador accumulating any additional bitcoin.
