IMF is warning that stablecoins could worsen currency substitution and weaken central bank control in emerging markets.

The IMF warned that rapid stablecoin growth may weaken central banks’ control over monetary policy and threaten nations' ...

The International Monetary Fund warned that fast-growing stablecoins could accelerate currency substitution in countries with ...

The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking ...

On December 5, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns that the increasing popularity of stablecoins ...

Stablecoins have the potential to broaden individuals’ access to financial services, but that may come at the cost of central ...

This paper takes stock of developments and policy issues related to digital payments innovations across sub-Saharan African (SSA), including central bank digital currency (CBDC), fast payments systems ...

The landscape of digital money and payments has undergone significant transformation, driven by technological advances and evolving financial needs. Recent developments in crypto assets, including ...

A fight over banning a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) nearly derailed the defense bill. Learn what a CBDC is and why it ...