Why is Bitcoin use down 99.8% in El Salvador? HODL, IMF & more…
HODLing turned El Salvador’s Bitcoin policy into a treasury strategy.
AMBCrypto•Gladys Makena26 AugIMF — page 2
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IMF says AI will drive global growth as investments spread beyond the US
AI's global growth potential hinges on equitable investment and governance, risking instability in nations lacking regulatory and financial frameworks.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team25 Aug
IMF warns local stablecoins could speed dollar adoption
IMF official Dan Katz says local stablecoins could ease conversion into dollar tokens, raising dollarization risks across emerging markets.
IMF highlights potential for domestic stablecoins to increase demand for dollar-backed tokens
The rise of domestic stablecoins may inadvertently strengthen the dominance of dollar-backed tokens, challenging local monetary systems.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Aug
Domestic stablecoins could boost demand for dollar-backed tokens: IMF
IMF first deputy managing director Dan Katz says users may favor digital dollars for their liquidity, network effects and cross-border acceptance.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra8 Aug
Latam Insights: Stablecoins Dominate Brazil’s $14.68B Crypto Market as Argentina Pushes Programmable Money
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, crypto demand booms in Brazil, Argentina’s banking groups are building stablecoins, and the IMF calls for an overhaul of crypto regulation in Brazil. Stablecoins Eclipse Bitcoin in Brazil as Demand Hits $14.68B According […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko2 Aug
IMF strikes deal worth up to $2.8B with Bolivia as crypto transactions surge 530%
Bolivia's IMF deal and crypto surge highlight a dual strategy to stabilize the economy and explore digital finance amid currency instability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team29 Jul
Brazil stablecoins face IMF scrutiny as crypto flows outpace capital
IMF has called for closer oversight of Brazil’s stablecoin market as cross-border crypto flows outpace traditional capital movements. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Financial System Stability Assessment, Brazil’s crypto asset market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with…
IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows
The IMF said Brazil’s stablecoin market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional capital flows.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz28 Jul
IMF Sounds the Alarm: Why Brazil’s Booming Crypto Market Needs Urgent Oversight
In its most recent Financial System Stability Assessment report, the IMF acknowledged the massive scale of the Brazilian cryptocurrency market, with cross-border crypto flows surpassing traditional alternatives. The report calls for full implementation of AML/CFT measures to plug compliance holes in an incomplete regulatory framework. IMF Acknowledges Size of Brazil’s Crypto Market, Calls for Enhanced […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko28 Jul
Morocco prepares to co-host 2030 World Cup amid £17B costs, raising questions about crypto sports infrastructure
Morocco's 17B 2030 World Cup infrastructure push raises IMF concerns while blockchain integration and fan token markets create crypto
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team23 Jul
International Monetary Fund approves $690M loan tranche for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict
The IMF approved a $690 million disbursement for Ukraine under its $8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility, bringing total program support to $2.2
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Jul
Bola Tinubu targets crypto loopholes with sweeping Nigeria order
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order targeting regulatory gaps in a crypto market that received about $59 billion in inflows between July 2023 and June 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund. Tinubu’s office said the order…
IMF says bonds are broken as equity hedges, and the 60/40 portfolio is paying the price
The IMF says bonds no longer reliably hedge equity risk since 2020, with 60/40 portfolios suffering their worst drawdown since 2008 in 2022.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Jul
Venezuela accesses $346M from International Monetary Fund reserves after years of financial isolation
Venezuela accessed $346M from frozen IMF reserves for earthquake recovery, marking a thaw in relations after seven years of financial isolation.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jul
IMF warns global debt is hurtling toward 100% of world GDP, urges governments to hit the brakes
Rising global debt risks economic instability, limiting governments' crisis response options and potentially boosting alternative asset demand.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team15 Jul
IMF Paper Warns Dollar Stablecoins Can Trigger Currency Crisis
A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) working paper finds dollar stablecoins can amplify currency runs in economies defending an overvalued fixed exchange rate, turning fragmented parallel-market prices into a single signal that lets households exit at once. IMF researcher Brandon Joel Tan describes a state-dependent effect. Stablecoins raise welfare during calm periods but deepen crisis
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir11 Jul
Dollar stablecoins could improve FX access but amplify currency runs: IMF paper
An IMF working paper says dollar stablecoins can improve access to foreign currency but may also help coordinate exits from local currencies during periods of severe exchange-rate stress.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra11 Jul
South Korea gets the IMF’s biggest growth upgrade among major economies
South Korea's growth upgrade highlights its pivotal role in AI hardware, but reliance on few buyers poses risks amid potential market shifts.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team9 Jul
IMF says US AI investment boom is cushioning the global economy from Iran conflict fallout
US AI investments mitigate global economic disruptions, highlighting tech's role in stabilizing economies amid geopolitical tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Jul