IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option
1 year, 9 months ago

IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option

India Today  

Group of 20 nations have some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. "On debt restructuring, while there are still some disagreements, we now have the global sovereign debt roundtable with consideration of all public and private creditors," IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters after chairing the roundtable with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Further discussions of the panel, which includes major bilateral creditors including China, India and the G7 countries, several debtor countries, are planned around the time of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in April. Read | PM Modi: Current digital finance innovations may lead to destabilisation CRYPTO RESTRICTIONS Apart from restructuring debt, regulating cryptocurrencies is another priority area for India, which Georgieva agreed with.

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Financial stability challenges need to be discussed, IMF MD echoes RBI governor
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Financial stability challenges need to be discussed, IMF MD echoes RBI governor

Hindustan Times  

Echoing the sentiment expressed by Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, underscored the need to discuss the financial stability challenges in a separate discussion in Washington D.C. Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. She underscored the challenges posed to the financial sector due to the introduction of new technologies …

As G-20 plans crypto regulatory framework, India may shelve plan for outright ban
1 year, 3 months ago

As G-20 plans crypto regulatory framework, India may shelve plan for outright ban

The Hindu  

With the G-20 countries agreeing to explore a coordinated regulatory framework for crypto assets, India could wait a while longer before firming up its domestic regulations for crypto currencies, and initiate a dialogue with stakeholders on the way forward. Any country can allow higher risks if they want, or ban it if they like, but whatever one does, it should …

G20 Summit 2023 New Delhi Declaration Crypto Regulation Policy Global Consensus Emerging IMF FSB CBDC Digital Rupee
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit 2023 New Delhi Declaration Crypto Regulation Policy Global Consensus Emerging IMF FSB CBDC Digital Rupee

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that the G20 had achieved unanimous agreement on a leaders' declaration. Among other notable developments, it appears that the much-discussed global coordination on crypto regulation has taken a solid step forward, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a “global consensus” is emerging on virtual digital asset policies. Sitharaman said, “Global push for …

Crypto issue requires immediate attention, says FM Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Crypto issue requires immediate attention, says FM Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Issues related to crypto assets require immediate attention and the response of the G20 has to ensure that they do not lose any potential benefits while protecting economies from harm, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Ms. Sitharaman was part of a brainstorming session on "Macrofinancial Implications of Crypto Assets" with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors at …

Debt crisis key priority of India’s G20 presidency, says FM in US
1 year, 8 months ago

Debt crisis key priority of India’s G20 presidency, says FM in US

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Reiterating that addressing the growing debt distress was a priority for India’s G20 presidency, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasised debt transparency, information-sharing, clarity on the comparability of treatment, predictability and timeliness of restructuring process as key principles that should govern the process. Sitharaman made the remarks while co-chairing a meeting of the global sovereign debt roundtable along …

Crypto Regulation: India Collaborating With G20 Countries To Formulate Global Policy
1 year, 9 months ago

Crypto Regulation: India Collaborating With G20 Countries To Formulate Global Policy

ABP News  

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday informed the Parliament that India is working with G20 nations to establish a globally coordinated policy on crypto assets. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced that there will be additional discussions on crypto assets during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in April, to be held in Washington. Additionally, in July, the …

Crypto at G20 Summit: India recommends a joint technical paper by IMF & FSB on regulation
1 year, 9 months ago

Crypto at G20 Summit: India recommends a joint technical paper by IMF & FSB on regulation

India Today  

India has proposed a joint technical paper by the IMF and the FSB for help in the formulation of a coordinated and comprehensive policy approach to crypto assets. Both the above agencies are expected to present their papers in October this year, i.e., during the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet, stated the Ministry of Finance, following …

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala
1 year, 9 months ago

Moving towards regulation on Cryptocurrency under India\'s G20 presidency: Nirmala

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that the government is progressing towards regulation on Crypto Currency under India's G20 presidency. "Further, in July, the FSB's paper on crypto assets regulation will be tabled so that it could be discussed at the next meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors," she said. Speaking on the issue, …

Crypto needs an ‘international framework’: RBI Governor Das at G20
1 year, 9 months ago

Crypto needs an ‘international framework’: RBI Governor Das at G20

Live Mint  

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has once again pointed out that currently, there is risks associated with cryptocurrencies or crypto assets, and has mentioned that there is need for an international framework to deal with these risks. Das said, "there is now wide recognition and acceptance of the fact that cryptocurrencies, or crypto assets, or crypto products, or by whatever name …

IMF, FSB to flesh out crypto regulation in the wake of India’s push at G20
1 year, 9 months ago

IMF, FSB to flesh out crypto regulation in the wake of India’s push at G20

The Hindu  

The International Monetary Fund and the Financial Stability Board are set to formulate a technical paper in a bid to attain a coordinated global approach for the regulation of crypto assets as proposed by the Indian Presidency of the G20. The idea had found backing from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who also mooted international cooperation to set high regulatory …

Nirmala Sitharaman flags need for common understanding of debt challenges
1 year, 9 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman flags need for common understanding of debt challenges

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday flagged the need for a common global understanding of challenges related to sovereign debt as world leaders gathered in Bengaluru for a G20 meeting discussing debt sustainability. Nirmala Sitharaman co-chaired a roundtable on debt on the sidelines of the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, along with IMF managing …

India Asks IMF, FSB To Prepare Technical Paper On Regulating Crypto
1 year, 9 months ago

India Asks IMF, FSB To Prepare Technical Paper On Regulating Crypto

News 18  

India, which is currently holding G20 Presidency, has asked the IMF and Financial Stability Board to jointly prepare a technical paper on crypto assets, which could be used in formulating a coordinated and comprehensive policy to regulate them. In their entirety, the IMF’s discussion paper, the policy seminar and the joint IMF-FSB paper are expected to integrate the policy questions …

Banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option: IMF chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option: IMF chief

Live Mint  

Banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Saturday, on the sidelines of a G20 meeting. "We have to differentiate between central bank digital currencies that are backed by the state and stable coins, and crypto assets that are privately issued," said IMF chief Georgieva. "On debt restructuring, while there are still some disagreements, …

International Monetary Fund flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option
1 year, 9 months ago

International Monetary Fund flags debt restructuring hurdles, says banning crypto should be an option

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: Group of 20 nations have some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. “On debt restructuring, while there are still some disagreements, we now have the global sovereign debt roundtable with consideration of all public and private creditors,” IMF Managing …

IMF flags debt disagreements, says banning crypto should not be off table
1 year, 9 months ago

IMF flags debt disagreements, says banning crypto should not be off table

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: There are some disagreements over restructuring debt for distressed economies, the chief of the International Monetary Fund said on Saturday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting, adding that banning private cryptocurrencies should be an option. India's G20 presidency comes at a time when its South Asian neighbours Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan are seeking urgent IMF funds due …

G20 exploring cryptocurrency regulation, says India's Finance Minister Sitharaman
1 year, 10 months ago

G20 exploring cryptocurrency regulation, says India's Finance Minister Sitharaman

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has for several years debated drafting a law to regulate or even ban cryptocurrencies but has not made a final decision The Group of 20 big economies is exploring whether the group could collectively regulate cryptocurrencies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Given the sophisticated technologies involved with these virtual assets, countries must discuss …

Crypto Regulation: Nirmala Sitharaman Urges IMF To Develop Globally Coordinated Approach
1 year, 10 months ago

Crypto Regulation: Nirmala Sitharaman Urges IMF To Develop Globally Coordinated Approach

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday held a discussion with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva and urged the multi-lateral funding agency to develop a globally coordinated approach to the regulation of crypto assets.The Finance Minister held a virtual conversation with the International Monetary Fund MD to discuss the upcoming G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, scheduled to be …

India likely working on roadmap to regulate cryptocurrencies at G-20
1 year, 10 months ago

India likely working on roadmap to regulate cryptocurrencies at G-20

Live Mint  

India is likely to introduce a roadmap for regulating virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies. On Thursday, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth in an interview said that the government is working with Financial Stability Board to at least build a policy for crypto assets along with a regulatory framework. He added, "we are also working with the FSB and the idea …

Yellen moots global cooperation on cryptocurrency regulation
2 years, 1 month ago

Yellen moots global cooperation on cryptocurrency regulation

The Hindu  

United States’ Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed issues relating to cryptocurrency regulation during her maiden official visit to India on Friday, with Ms. Yellen mooting international cooperation to set high regulatory standards for crypto assets and reduce the cost of cross-border payments. Ms. Yellen said India was a key part of the United.States.’ ‘friendshoring’ approach …

Cryptocurrencies to be banned in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman replies
2 years, 10 months ago

Cryptocurrencies to be banned in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman replies

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that a decision on "banning or not banning" cryptocurrencies will be taken after consultations. She also said that the government's move to levy a 30 per cent tax on gains from cryptocurrencies has nothing to do with the legality of private digital currencies in the market. "Banning or not banning cryptocurrencies will come …

Private cryptocurrencies pose immediate risks to customer protection, prone to frauds: RBI
2 years, 11 months ago

Private cryptocurrencies pose immediate risks to customer protection, prone to frauds: RBI

The Hindu  

Private cryptocurrencies pose immediate risks to customer protection and are prone to frauds and extreme price volatility, given their highly speculative nature, the Reserve Bank of India said in its financial stability report released on Wednesday. The latest report noted that the proliferation of private cryptocurrencies across the globe has sensitised regulators and governments to the associated risks. "Private cryptocurrencies …

Govt committee recommends ban all cryptocurrencies, except those issued by state: FM
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt committee recommends ban all cryptocurrencies, except those issued by state: FM

Live Mint  

A high-level committee suggested that all the private cryptocurrencies, except any virtual currencies issued by state, will be prohibited in India, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. In a reply to a question in Rajya Sabha whether central government is planning to issue strict guidelines on cryptocurrency trading, Sitharaman said, "A high-level Inter-Ministerial Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of …

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