# El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption an ‘interesting experiment,’ says BIS exec

# El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption an ‘interesting experiment,’ says BIS exec

“# El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption an ‘interesting experiment,’ says BIS exec ” Benoît Cœuré, Bitcoin (BTC) critic and the head of the innovation hub at the Bank of International Settlements, called El Salvador’s historic move to make BTC legal tender in the country an “interesting experiment.” According to Reuters, Cœuré made this assertion during the…

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# IMF plans to meet with El Salvador’s president, potentially discussing move to adopt Bitcoin

# IMF plans to meet with El Salvador’s president, potentially discussing move to adopt Bitcoin

“# IMF plans to meet with El Salvador’s president, potentially discussing move to adopt Bitcoin ” The International Monetary Fund has said El Salvador’s recent decision to make Bitcoin legal tender in the country may raise legal and financial concerns. In a Thursday press briefing from the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, spokesperson Gerry Rice…

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# Marshall Islands digital currency would ‘raise risks,’ says IMF

# Marshall Islands digital currency would ‘raise risks,’ says IMF

“# Marshall Islands digital currency would ‘raise risks,’ says IMF ” A representative for the International Monetary Fund has said the Marshall Islands’ digital sovereign currency would currently pose a risk to the islands’ financial stability.  Following a March consultation, International Monetary Fund, or IMF, representative Yong Sarah Zhou said the issuance of the Marshall…

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# IMF leader on digital payments for skilled trades workers

# IMF leader on digital payments for skilled trades workers

“# IMF leader on digital payments for skilled trades workers ” The continuing transition to digital finance is likely to affect sectors across the board. Artisans, or skilled craftsmen and women, are no exception. According to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director for the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, digital money for these skilled workers hinges on…

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