Christine Lagarde

ECB's Lagarde: We Want to Develop Digital Currencies but Won't Discourage Private Initiatives

Lagarde said the ECB will continue researching CBDCs and will not stand in the way of any private initiatives.

By Paddy BakerJan 8, 2020

Facebook could leverage its social media platform to block out competitors, according to Christine Lagarde.

By Paddy BakerDec 20, 2019

Discussing the ECB's recent stablecoin comments, the resurfacing of some prominent 2017 token projects and a debate: Is crypto for criminals?

Decentralized systems are coming for the banks, argued Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, in a panel Wednesday at the International Monetary Fund.

By Brady DaleApr 10, 2019

Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, encouraged the exploration of central bank digital currencies in a speech on Wednesday.

By Yogita KhatriNov 14, 2018

IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 12, 2018

World leaders have struck a cautionary tone on cryptocurrencies in statements made during the World Economic Forum event in Davos.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 25, 2018

Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, has warned that central banks and financial services need to pay closer attention to cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrencies and their potential for growing use shouldn't be ignored, according to IMF chief Christine Lagarde.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 29, 2017

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