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FSB Countries and IMF Open Global Standards For Cryptocurrency Regulations Talks Ahead of G20

Financial authorities from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and 11 international organization have met in New York in order to discuss global standards of cryptocurrency regulations. After a year in which Argentina hosted the G-20 summit, Japan will be the new country planning the upcoming financial, political and economic meetings for the G-20 throughout 2019. […] дальше »

2019-4-30 18:29


IMF Spring Meeting on “Money and Payments in the Digital Age” Says Crypto Payments Inevitable

According to a recent report by the Financial Times, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are launching their own permission blockchain and a token called “learning coin.” The purpose of these tools will be to study the application of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. As the report pointed out, the coin was developed […] дальше »

2019-4-24 19:20


Afghanistan, Tunisia to Issue Sovereign Bonds in Bitcoin, Bright Future Ahead

Afghanistan and Tunisia are planning to issue sovereign bonds in bitcoin to fund infrastructural developments, reported Asia Times from IMF’s Springs Meetings summit. Khalil Sediq, the governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, confirmed that they were looking to utilize cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to raise around $5. дальше »

2019-4-17 19:04


IMF’s Christine Lagarde says “disruptors” like cryptocurrencies must be monitored to maintain system stability

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund, recently spoke about the involvement of big tech companies in the cryptocurrency space and how this will affect the banking system, in an interview with CNBC at the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington. дальше »

2019-4-11 18:00


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The Daily: Iran Said to Announce Crypto-Rial This Week, Italy Closer to Crypto Regulation

In this edition of The Daily, Iran is reportedly preparing to announce its national cryptocurrency during a conference starting on Jan. 29. Also, a draft decree introducing legal definitions for terms related to cryptocurrencies has been introduced in the Italian Senate and the IMF has voiced concerns over Malta’s blockchain industry while recognizing the positive […] The post The Daily: Iran Said to Announce Crypto-Rial This Week, Italy Closer to Crypto Regulation appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2019-1-28 15:25


International Monetary Fund’s Lagarde Sees Fintech as a Prevailing Force, Alternative to Banks in the Next Crisis

The World Economic Forum was held this week in Davos, and there were many major players in the traditional finance and cryptocurrency worlds discussed globalization. Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted one of the panels, and she had plenty to say about the growth of fintech and the need […] дальше »

2019-1-26 20:54


Should Banks and Governments Create their Own Cryptocurrencies? IMF’s Lagarde Thinks So

In 2018 it seemed like everyone wanted to make their own cryptocurrency.  Sometimes tokenization made sense, but many companies looked as if they were forcing it.  Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts and even just onlookers with financial expertise have wondered if or when countries would finally start to issue their own coins. дальше »

2018-11-15 22:20


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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks About Blockchain Use in ASEAN at Singapore Fintech Festival

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse talked about the opportunities for digital assets and blockchain technology in the ASEAN region. Speaking with IMF’s Deputy General Counsel Ross Leckow, Garlinghouse noted on Monday that the unique regulatory frameworks of the region could help in the creation of game-changing technology that will change the future of global payments. дальше »

2018-11-13 18:29


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Marshalls President to Face No-Confidence Motion for Creating a Sovereign Crypto Currency Criticized by the IMF and the U.S Government

Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine’s plans to create a cryptocurrency that would function as a legal tender could be frustrated by the efforts of eight senators from the country who joined together to present a no-confidence motion after the IMF, and the United States expressed their disagreement. дальше »

2018-11-8 18:10


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Marshalls Island President Heine’s Cryptocurrency Plan Faces No-Confidence Vote

Marshalls Island President Hilda Heine’s controversial plan to introduce a sovereign cryptocurrency faced a lot of opposition in local Parliament and from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to The Guardian’s article published on November 5, 2018, President Hein’s cryptocurrency plan was met with sharp criticism from eight senators, which led her to her first vote of no-confidence. дальше »

2018-11-7 20:00


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Marshall Islands President Faces Vote-of-no-confidence After Pushing Ahead With Plans to Issue a National Cryptocurrency

Hilda Heine, the president of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), is fighting for her political career after she allegedly defied the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) advice and went ahead with the introduction of a new digital currency that the IMF considers to be a threat to the country’s financial stability. дальше »

2018-11-7 15:59


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World Bank Group Chief Says Blockchain Has ‘Huge Potential’ After Bond Success

The president of the World Bank has said Blockchain holds “huge potential” and that “embracing technology” is essential to it meeting its aims. Kim: World Bank ‘Not Keeping Up’ Speaking at the joint annual meetings event with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, World Bank president Jim Yong Kim mentioned both cryptocurrency and distributed-ledger technology (DLT) within the context of Blockchain. дальше »

2018-10-12 05:00