Christine Lagarde and Cryptocurrency: Slowly but Surely?
By
German Ramirez
Will Christine Lagarde manage to position Europe as a leader in the field of crypto and fintech?
Will Christine Lagarde manage to position Europe as a leader in the field of crypto and fintech?
IMF’s Managing Director called for central banks digital currencies, stating that they could provide financial inclusion, security, and consumer protection, which can not be offered by the private sector.
Lagarde said that the same blockchain technology which underpins cryptocurrencies can be used to regulate cryptocurrencies and also track whether they are being used for any illicit activities.