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BTC miners raising capital, buying rivals, fearing Kamala and burning the planet

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21 August, 2024

BTC miners raising capital, buying rivals, fearing Kamala and burning the planet

Bernstein analysts claimed miners shouldn't sell any of the BTC they've recently mined at a loss; based on their projections,...

IMF: Singapore, Denmark, US most prepared for AI

Business

Steve Kaaru

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5 July, 2024

IMF: Singapore, Denmark, US most prepared for AI

The IMF has released its AI Preparedness Index, which assesses 174 countries and how ready their economies are for the...

IMF’s work on CBDCs and digital currencies is straining its budget

Finance

Gavin Lucas

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25 June, 2024

IMF’s work on CBDCs and digital currencies is straining its budget

The IMF has suggested it may reduce its output frequency, provide lighter analysis and give general policy advice, adding that...

CBDCs can improve cross-border payments, financial inclusion in the Middle East: IMF

Finance

Steve Kaaru

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25 June, 2024

CBDCs can improve cross-border payments, financial inclusion in the Middle East: IMF

IMF says Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries can significantly benefit from CBDCs but urges caution as they come with...

IMF urges Nigeria to regulate digital asset exchanges

Finance

James Field

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16 May, 2024

IMF urges Nigeria to regulate digital asset exchanges

The International Monetary Fund has recommended that Nigeria impose registration or licensing requirements on global digital asset trading platforms, following...

Swiss Bank tokenization event hears optimism, concerns from leading banking institutions

Business

James Field

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15 April, 2024

Swiss Bank tokenization event hears optimism, concerns from leading banking institutions

While some experts believe tokenization has an array of positive global impacts, others cautioned of its potential to throw efforts...

IMF offers Andorra technical assistance in digital asset monitoring

Business

Steve Kaaru

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22 March, 2024

IMF offers Andorra technical assistance in digital asset monitoring

Andorra sought assistance in recording ‘crypto’ transactions, with the IMF providing guidance on current and upcoming digital asset industry trends.

IMF recommends CBDCs, stablecoins for Pacific Island nations, attacks ‘unbacked crypto’

Business

Steve Kaaru

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29 February, 2024

IMF recommends CBDCs, stablecoins for Pacific Island nations, attacks ‘unbacked crypto’

The needs of Pacific Island nations are diverse, and those with national currencies can try CBDCs while those without can...

IMF paper: ‘What is the TCP/IP equivalent for digital assets?’

Business

Gavin Lucas

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21 February, 2024

IMF paper: ‘What is the TCP/IP equivalent for digital assets?’

The IMF's working paper delves into how the conceptual four-layer model ASAP could offer use cases and solve issues plaguing...

IMF analyzes AI’s impact on global workforce

Tech

Patrick Thompson

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17 January, 2024

IMF analyzes AI’s impact on global workforce

The IMF's report concludes that AI can reshape the global economic landscape, but cautions that the shift must be managed...

IMF proposes framework for assessing systemic risk of digital assets

Business

James Field

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4 October, 2023

IMF proposes framework for assessing systemic risk of digital assets

A paper from the International Monetary Fund outlines a framework for understanding and tracking systemic risks stemming from digital assets,...

IMF’s CBDC blueprint calls for ‘paced and iterative’ approach among banking regulators

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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19 September, 2023

IMF’s CBDC blueprint calls for ‘paced and iterative’ approach among banking regulators

IMF seeks to guide banking regulators on CBDCs for local economies, emphasizing phased, iterative, and jurisdiction-specific approaches.

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