IMF’s most recent paper emphasises a high-level four-stage framework to enhance ‘successful’ CBDC adoption. Continue reading on Medium »
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IMF staff propose REDI framework to catalyze CBDC adoption
IMF staff members introduced a high-level four stage framework, emphasizing regulation, education, design, and incentives to enhance CBDC adoption.
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Bukele States Bitcoin Was an Effective Rebranding Tool for El Salvador
President Nayib Bukele pondered how El Salvador adopted the bitcoin banner and evaluated how it has fared for the country so far. In a recent
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Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Bitcoin’s Allure Might Help Bukele Reactivate the Country’s Economy
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss
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IMF Economists Suggest Electricity Tax to Lower Crypto and AI Environmental Impact
International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists have warned of the environmental impact of crypto mining and AI data centers, which are projected to increase global electricity
Read moreIMF execs float raising crypto mining electricity prices by 85%
A tax on the energy used by crypto miners could cut emissions by 100 million tons a year, equal to Belgium’s emissions, say two IMF
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