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Why US Lawmakers Are Considering Legislation on El Salvador’s BTC Adoption
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Why US Lawmakers Are Considering Legislation on El Salvador’s BTC Adoption
A new bill titled the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act has been presented in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of regulators.
Why US Lawmakers Are Considering Legislation on El Salvador’s BTC Adoption
By CoinDesk Staff
Apr 5, 2022 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2022
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Argentina Approves IMF Debt Deal Discouraging Crypto Use
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Argentina Approves IMF Debt Deal Discouraging Crypto Use
Argentina’s Senate has approved a $45 billion debt deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that includes a provision about discouraging the use of cryptocurrency in th...
Argentina Approves IMF Debt Deal Discouraging Crypto Use
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 18, 2022 at 7:27 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2022
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Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sasha Stories/Unsplash)
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Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage
The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it.
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sasha Stories/Unsplash)
By Andrés Engler
Mar 18, 2022 at 6:22 a.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2022
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Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sander Crombach/Unsplash)
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Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies
The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies.
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By Andrés Engler
Mar 18, 2022 at 12:17 a.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2022
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IMF: Bitcoin Should Not Be Legal Tender in El Salvador
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IMF: Bitcoin Should Not Be Legal Tender in El Salvador
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated bitcoin should not be used as legal tender in El Salvador, saying its plans to acquire more BTC will require a “very careful analy...
IMF: Bitcoin Should Not Be Legal Tender in El Salvador
By CoinDesk Staff
Nov 24, 2021 at 8:12 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2021
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Bitcoin should not be used as legal tender in El Salvador, IMF says
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Bitcoin Should Not Be Legal Tender in El Salvador: IMF
The financial institution said the Central American country’s plans to acquire more bitcoin will require a “very careful analysis” of implications for its financial stability....
Bitcoin should not be used as legal tender in El Salvador, IMF says
By Andrés Engler
Nov 23, 2021 at 7:42 p.m. UTC
Nov 23, 2021
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The International Monetary Fund published a report on the policy considerations for issuing a central bank digital currency Monday.
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IMF Views ‘Cryptoization’ as Threat to Global Economy
In its semi-annual Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF says the adoption of a cryptocurrency as national currency “carries significant risks and is an inadvisable short...
The International Monetary Fund published a report on the policy considerations for issuing a central bank digital currency Monday.
By Cheyenne Ligon
Oct 13, 2021 at 12:54 a.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2021
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IMF Says It Has Legal and Economic Concerns as El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender
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IMF Says It Has Legal and Economic Concerns as El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender
A spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said El Salvador’s plans to adopt bitcoin as legal tender raises “macroeconomic, financial, and legal issues.” The tea...
IMF Says It Has Legal and Economic Concerns as El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender
By CoinDesk Staff
Jun 11, 2021 at 6:09 p.m. UTC
Jun 11, 2021
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What Does It Mean When Bank Regulators, IMF, US Lawmakers Caution Against Bitcoin?
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What Does It Mean When Bank Regulators, IMF, US Lawmakers Caution Against Bitcoin?
The Basel Committee is asking banks to increase capital requirements for bitcoin exposure, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cautioning against bitcoin risks. U.S....
What Does It Mean When Bank Regulators, IMF, US Lawmakers Caution Against Bitcoin?
By CoinDesk Staff
Jun 10, 2021 at 8:16 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2021
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Crypto Cannot 'Serve the Function of Money' Due to Volatility, Senior IMF Official Says
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Crypto Cannot ‘Serve the Function of Money’ Due to Volatility, Senior IMF Official Says
The International Monetary Fund has mixed views about cryptocurrencies. Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli of IMF says the organization sees them as investment assets rather than an alt...
Crypto Cannot 'Serve the Function of Money' Due to Volatility, Senior IMF Official Says
By CoinDesk Staff
May 24, 2021 at 5:44 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
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