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As the IMF and the bosses of central banks gather to talk digital money, concerns of stability and institutional trust dominate the discussion.

The IMF and the World Bank have launched a private blockchain and a quasi-coin to learn more about the technology.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire reaffirmed his stance, “in crypto we trust,” opposing centralized intermediaries to cryptographic proof.

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has said that blockchain innovators are having a clear impact on incumbent players.

The IMF has said that Malta does not have the proper supervision for AML and CFT and is calling for “urgent action.”

The International Monetary Fund claimed that the growth of blockchain in Malta has created major risks of money laundering.

A mission from the IMF has judged that the growth of blockchain in Malta has created significant risks of money laundering and terrorism financing.

The head of the IMF suggests looking into central bank issued digital currencies, while a Swiss stablecoin gets Sharia certified.

IMF head Christine Lagarde says relevant actors “should consider the possibility to issue digital currency.”

The International Monetary Fund’s Deputy General Counsel made known about its plans to experiment with blockchain during a conference speech this week.

The IMF has warned the Marshall Islands about the risks of adopting a digital currency as a second legal tender, urging it to “seriously reconsider.”

The International Monetary Fund has confirmed it sees “no risks” from crypto assets in regard to global financial stability.

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

IMF head Christine Lagarde has dedicated a new blog post to the “potential benefits” of “crypto-assets such as Bitcoin.”