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'Massive Disruption': IMF's Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Taken Seriously
Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, has warned that central banks and financial services need to pay closer attention to cryptocurrencies.
IMF's Lagarde Touts Distributed Ledger as Defense Against Terror
The head of one of the world's largest financial organizations has issued new comments addressing blockchain trends.
IMF Explores ICOs and Central Bank Coins in New Blockchain Note
A new research note from the IMF digs deep into blockchain, touching on topics in the technology's development both new and old.
The IMF Just Finished its First 'High Level' Meeting on Blockchain
The IMF just held a meeting of an advisory group on fintech – one that featured heavy representation from blockchain industry execs.
IMF to Co-Host Blockchain Seminar Next Month
The International Monetary Fund and Dubai’s Ministry of Finance will co-host a FinTech seminar focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies next month.
IMF Economist Examines Bitcoin Blockchain's Role in Banking
The IMF has published an article that looks at the pros and cons of bitcoin's blockchain technology in the banking and trading sectors.
90 Central Banks Seek Blockchain Answers at Federal Reserve Event
A number of major central banks worldwide have organized working groups dedicated to exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies.
IMF Paper: Regulation Should Preserve Benefits of Digital Currency
The IMF has released a paper looking at the benefits of virtual currencies and recommending balanced regulation that would not stifle innovation.
IMF Chief: Banks Shouldn't Fear Bitcoin or the Blockchain
The chief of the International Monetary Fund told a group of bankers this week that they don't have much to fear from bitcoin.
IMF and World Bank Panel: Bitcoin Block Chain Could Boost Financial Inclusion
An International Monetary Fund and World Bank panel looked at bitcoin's potential role in financial inclusion this week.
