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Facebook's Social Media Platforms May Give Libra Unfair Advantage, Says ECB's Lagarde
Facebook could leverage its social media platform to block out competitors, according to Christine Lagarde.
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By Paddy Baker
Dec 20, 2019 at 4:04 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2019
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Why the ECB Is Getting in on the Stablecoin Game
Discussing the ECB's recent stablecoin comments, the resurfacing of some prominent 2017 token projects and a debate: Is crypto for criminals?
Breakdown v4
By Nathaniel Whittemore
Dec 13, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2019
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Circle
Christine Lagarde Pits Circle Against JPMorgan in IMF Debate
Decentralized systems are coming for the banks, argued Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, in a panel Wednesday at the International Monetary Fund.
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By Brady Dale
Apr 10, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 10, 2019
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Imf
IMF Chief Calls for Exploration of Digital Currencies
Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, encouraged the exploration of central bank digital currencies in a speech on Wednesday.
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By Yogita Khatri
Nov 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2018
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Crime
IMF's Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to 'Fight Fire with Fire'
IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
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By Annaliese Milano
Mar 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2018
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Crime
IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable'
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."
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By Wolfie Zhao
Feb 12, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2018
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News
World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos
World leaders have struck a cautionary tone on cryptocurrencies in statements made during the World Economic Forum event in Davos.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 25, 2018
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'Massive Disruption': IMF's Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Taken Seriously
Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, has warned that central banks and financial services need to pay closer attention to cryptocurrencies.
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By Rachel-Rose O'Leary
Oct 13, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2017
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IMF's Lagarde: Ignoring Cryptocurrencies 'May Not Be Wise'
Cryptocurrencies and their potential for growing use shouldn't be ignored, according to IMF chief Christine Lagarde.
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By Nikhilesh De
Sep 29, 2017 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2017
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