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IMF crypto policy framework focuses on protecting stability and consumers

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. Photo: Getty Images

The fund points to significant risks posed by crypto assets and insists comprehensive regulation is the way forward.

The surge in the public adoption of crypto assets has led to the need for better public and regulatory policies and, according to the IMF, requires a concerted and coordinated regulatory response in order to address the tangible risks posed by the sector to economies and to consumers.  

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