Digital assets “shaking the system” – IMF head Christine Lagarde
Shaken financial incumbents launch crypto “Learning Coin” to help IMF and World Bank get their heads around blockchain DLT.
Malta’s banks not as ‘crypto friendly’ as first thought
Malta has become a leading hub for crypto startups – marketing itself as a go-to destination for blockchain businesses looking to capitalize on the country’s pro-crypto stance. Nonetheless, many crypto businesses are struggling to open bank accounts, and new guidance from the IMF may make that process even more difficult.
Crypto a threat to central bank driven monetary policy says IMF
As the IMF recognizes a threat to the banking monopoly, the SEC has appointed a specialist crypto advisor
The Future of Currency in a Digital World
IMF F&D magazine explores the future of money, cryptocurrencies and central bank monetary policy in a digital world.
IMF chief Lagarde calls for “even-handed approach” to crypto assets
Comments from IMF head Christine Lagarde regarding taking an "even handed approach" to crypto legislation, coupled with 22 European states declaring their support for a European Blockchain Partnership this week, reveals a growing commitment to the blockchain economy in the European Union
IMF report calls Bitcoin’s blockchain the Internet of Trust
The June 2016 edition of the IMF's quarterly magazine, [Finance & Development](http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2016/06/index.htm), features a very pro-blockchain article called “[The internet of Trust](http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2016/06/adriano.htm),” which explains Bitcoin in great detail, expanding on the benefits of the blockchain impressively.
IMF ‘unable’ to supply the currency needed to counter speculative attack using bitcoin
According to IMF chief Christine Lagarde, the IMF does not see bitcoin as a threat. However, as bitcoin liquidity continues growing, speculative attacks using the digital currency become more likely.
Information Report On Behalf Of The Committee On Finance On Development Issues With Bitcoin And Other Virtual Currencies
Meeting on 23rd July 2014, under the chairmanship of Mr. Philippe Marini, president, the committee on finance heard a communication by Mr. Philippe Marini and Mr. François Marc, rapporteur général, on the questions raised by the development of the bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
