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El FMI afirma que las CBDC podrían impulsar la inclusión financiera y la eficiencia de los pagos en Oriente Medio
La encuesta indicó que los 19 bancos centrales de la región están explorando la emisión de una CBDC y los países están enfocados principalmente en cómo las CBDC pueden mejorar la inclusión financiera y la eficiencia del sistema de pagos.
CBDCs Can Replace Cash in Island Economies, IMF Chief Says
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said recently in a speech that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) can replace physical money, especially in economies where cash deployment is costly. While some institutions like the European Union’s apex bank ECB have insisted that a CBDC will not replace cash, Georgieva’s comments indicate it could be a possibility – and even beneficial – for some economies.
Banning Crypto May Not Be the Best Approach to Balancing Risk and Demand: IMF
The International Monetary Fund said banning crypto may not be the best way of mitigating the associated risks, just months after suggesting that approach as an option, because it would also prevent countries gaining the associated benefits. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the IMF's stance towards the crypto industry.
Central Banks Introduce CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed standards for using digital money, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized bank deposits, on a distributed ledger. "The Hash" panel breaks down the technical white paper produced by the agency with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other financial institutions.
El consenso más intenso de la historia busca la voz de todos
El evento CoinDesk Consensus de este año, que centrará debates Regulación y técnicos clave, es especialmente importante. Si bien la retirada de algunas ponencias previamente acordadas socava la plena representación de ambas partes, la participación de jurisdicciones no estadounidenses hará del Consensus de 2023 un ONE inolvidable, escribe Michael Casey, director de contenido de CoinDesk .
IMF Had Warned G-20 That Widespread Crypto Use Could Impact Banking Sector
The International Monetary Fund's report on "Macrofinancial Implications of Crypto Assets," given to the G-20 in February during a meeting in India, was made public on Monday, days after the collapse of crypto-friendly banks Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Silvergate Bank. "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of the report, as the IMF had warned the Group of 20 (G-20) nations that the widespread proliferation of crypto assets could lead to banks losing deposits and curtailing lending.
US Regulators Warn Banks About Crypto Liquidity Risks; IMF Board ‘Generally Agreed’ Crypto Shouldn’t Be Legal Tender
The Federal Reserve and other U.S. banking agencies are warning banks that crypto poses significant liquidity dangers. Separately, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board said in a statement that cryptocurrency should, in general, not be granted legal tender status.
El Directorio del FMI "acuerda en general" que las Cripto no deberían ser de curso legal
La prohibición total de las Cripto no es ideal, pero no debería descartarse, afirmó el liderazgo del Fondo Monetario Internacional.
Crypto Outlook as IMF Warns 'the Worst Is Yet to Come'
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook for 2023, suggesting rising interest rate hikes could spark a global recession. Separately, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned the U.S. could be headed for a recession in 6 to 9 months. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the crypto markets.
El Salvador Loses Half of BTC Investment as Market Plummets, Official Defends Country’s Bitcoin Strategy
El Salvador’s Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya stated that bitcoin’s recent price plummet will only have an “extremely minimal” impact on the country’s economy. “The Hash” group discusses El Salvador’s financial relationships with institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and criticism the Latin American country may face for its pro-bitcoin policy.