IMF SAYS BANNING CRYPTO ASSETS MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE LONG-TERM

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In an about-face from earlier this year, the IMF is now suggesting that banning crypto assets might not be an effective long-term risk management strategy for countries. Instead, the IMF recommends focusing on addressing the factors driving crypto demand, enhancing transparency, and recording crypto transactions in national statistics. The institution believes that countries should mitigate risks while leveraging the potential benefits of technological innovation associated with crypto assets. This stance contrasts with the IMF's previous position, which considered the possibility of imposing outright bans on crypto.