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According to Caixin, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced that First Deputy Managing Director Li Bo will step down at the end of his term on November 30, 2026, and proposed that Liao Liu, Deputy Minister of China’s Ministry of Finance, succeed him, with the appointment taking effect on December 1, 2026. Over the past five years, Li Bo has spearheaded the launch of the IMF’s first corporate risk management policy and roadmap, and driven the modernization of its data governance framework.
According to Cointelegraph, ECB President Lagarde stated at the IMF annual meeting held on Saturday that the Eurozone's inflation rate in September was 3.8%, primarily driven by high energy costs. The ECB expects energy costs to ease next year, but the energy shock will still keep Eurozone inflation above the target level in the first half of 2027, making a moderate policy response appropriate. Lagarde also noted that the ECB is preparing the digital euro to complement cash and meet everyday payment needs. She added that the digital euro will further stimulate innovation and competition in the retail payments sector and ensure the coexistence of public and private payment schemes, supporting Europe's strategic autonomy in payments.
Odaily News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted in Chapter 3 of its October 2026 Global Financial Stability Report that, as of July 31, excluding repurchase agreements and stablecoins, the scale of tokenized real-world assets reached approximately $65.1 billion, including $30.4 billion in tokenized credit, $17.5 billion in money market funds, and $2.3 billion in tokenized equities.The report pointed out that automatic liquidation, instant settlement, continuous trading, and programmable collateral could accelerate forced liquidations and amplify financial shocks when markets come under stress. The cross-platform reuse of collateral could also increase leverage, causing risks to transmit more rapidly across different institutions and markets.The IMF identified legal certainty, regulatory clarity, blockchain network interoperability, and reliable settlement assets as four obstacles to the broader adoption of tokenized markets, and recommended adopting technology-neutral regulation, strengthening oversight, implementing circuit breakers, and preventing instability from automatic liquidation. (Bitcoin.com News)
据 QCP Group 市场报告，BTC 在经历去年 10 月最大单日清算事件一周年后表现相对稳健，尽管市场对美国政府转移大量 BTC 及 Ledger 遭黑客攻击的消息有所担忧，价格仍维持区间震荡。BTC 多次冲击 87,000 美元未果，但下方 80,000 美元支撑较为稳固。期权市场方面，隐含波动率维持高位，看跌期权溢价收窄，市场整体偏向等待突破而非防御性布局；若 BTC 有效突破 87,000 美元，下一目标位或指向 94,000 美元。 值得关注的是，市场存在一笔较大规模的 10 月 30 日到期 90,000/95,000/100,000 美元看涨蝶式期权多头头寸，为当前月末最大持仓集中点。本周宏观面将迎来关键考验，周三（10 月 14 日）美国 CPI、周四（10 月 15 日）PPI 数据相继公布，周五（10 月 16 日）美联储主席 Warsh 将在 IMF-世界银行年会发表讲话，市场目前对 10 月加息的概率定价约为 17%，上述数据及政策信号或成为 BTC 方向选择的重要触发点。
Odaily News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the tokenized financial market is growing rapidly, but legal uncertainty, insufficient interoperability, and the lack of a widely recognized settlement asset could still limit its further development.In its latest analysis, the IMF noted that as of July, the scale of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) was approximately $65 billion, still relatively small compared to the roughly $300 trillion in global capital market assets. Among these, tokenized credit products accounted for approximately $30.4 billion, money market funds approximately $17.5 billion, and tokenized equities approximately $2.3 billion.The IMF stated that tokenized equities are attracting investors by supporting 24/7 trading and fractional ownership, but their liquidity is significantly lower than traditional markets, with actual volatility approximately 1.5 times that of traditional stocks. As the tokenized market expands, increased market correlation and leverage could amplify liquidity risks, concentrated selling, and risk contagion.The IMF said tokenization could reshape financial markets, but future development will depend more on improved policy frameworks, market depth, trust mechanisms, and risk protection measures. Currently, since the market size remains relatively small, the systemic risks posed by tokenized assets are limited. (Cointelegraph)
The IMF warns that tokenized equities have lower liquidity and volatility 1.5 times that of traditional assets, and as the market expands, it may trigger sell-offs and run risks, calling for a clear regulatory framework.
据 IMF 曼谷年会日程，美联储主席沃什定于当地时间 10 月 16 日在该会议发表讲话。此次亮相将聚焦宏观经济与货币政策相关议题。
According to the analytical section of the latest Global Financial Stability Report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while the tokenized asset market is growing rapidly, its current scale remains small and highly fragmented. The full realization of its potential is primarily constrained by four factors: legal certainty, regulatory clarity, cross-platform interoperability, and the availability of safe settlement assets. Data shows that tokenization activities are currently concentrated in the repurchase agreement market, with an average daily trading volume of approximately $300 billion to $350 billion, which remains in its early stages compared to the scale of traditional finance.
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that the International Monetary Fund has completed the second and third reviews of El Salvador's $1.4 billion financing facility, disbursing $139 million, and granted a waiver after the country violated its Bitcoin holdings limit. The IMF now expects that, apart from documented donations, the Salvadoran government will not purchase additional Bitcoin and will enhance the transparency of its public Bitcoin holdings.
Odaily reports: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second and third reviews of El Salvador's 40-month Extended Fund Facility, approving an immediate disbursement of approximately $138 million under the $1.4 billion financing program. Despite some performance criteria not being met, the IMF granted waivers based on corrective measures and recommitments.The IMF stated that El Salvador will continue to reduce state involvement in Bitcoin-related activities, strengthen crypto asset regulation, governance, and transparency of public sector crypto asset holdings, and will not accumulate additional Bitcoin beyond already recorded donations. The majority stake and operational control of the government's Chivo Bitcoin wallet have been transferred to a private operator. (Cointelegraph)
The IMF Board completed its review, approved the disbursement of approximately $138 million to El Salvador, and granted a waiver for the country's violation concerning its overpurchase of Bitcoin.
the International Monetary Fund has approved an immediate disbursement of $139 million to El Salvador, following the completion of the second and third reviews of its $14 billion Extended Fund Facility. The institution granted a waiver for El Salvador's failure to meet performance criteria related to Bitcoin holdings, stating that the country has taken corrective measures and reaffirmed its commitments; documents provided by El Salvador show that the Bitcoin added after the first review came from private donations rather than public funds. The IMF stated that El Salvador's economic performance has exceeded expectations, and that progress has been made in anti-money laundering efforts, fiscal transparency, and the transfer of majority ownership and control of the state-owned digital wallet Chivo to a private operator.
According to CoinDesk, the IMF confirmed that all new Bitcoin accumulated by El Salvador since its first review in June 2025 came exclusively from private donations, without utilizing any public funds. El Salvador's official Bitcoin holdings have now reached 7,764.37 BTC. The balance had previously surged by more than 1,000 BTC in November alone, and has since been increasing at a pace of one BTC per day. The IMF did not disclose the identities of the donors or the specific donation amounts. Meanwhile, both parties reached a staff-level agreement on the second and third joint reviews of the $1.4 billion financing program. El Salvador is expected to receive approximately $140 million, pending IMF Executive Board approval for it to take effect.
Bitcoin News posted on X platform stating that the IMF said El Salvador's Bitcoin accumulation since the first project review in June 2025 has been fully funded by private donations, without utilizing public resources. The Salvadoran government is not expected to continue accumulating Bitcoin in the future, except for recorded donations. This disclosure comes as IMF staff have reached an agreement with El Salvador on the latest project review, which could unlock an additional $140 million in financing.
Odaily News: The Salvadoran government added 1 Bitcoin to its national Bitcoin reserve this week, bringing total holdings to 7,762 BTC. At a Bitcoin price of approximately $77,000, these holdings are valued at around $598 million.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) previously required El Salvador to halt public sector Bitcoin purchases as part of its $1.4 billion financing agreement, and to make merchant acceptance of Bitcoin voluntary. Related legal amendments revoked Bitcoin's status as legal tender but did not end the policy of accumulating reserves.El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 and has continued its policy of purchasing 1 Bitcoin daily. Between January and April this year, the government added more than 1,600 Bitcoin to its reserves. (Bitcoin.com News)
: Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated that when local-currency stablecoins and dollar-pegged stablecoins operate on the same blockchain infrastructure, users can exchange them via decentralized exchanges, liquidity pools, or peer-to-peer swaps. Local-currency stablecoins may accelerate the adoption of dollar-pegged stablecoins. Dan Katz pointed out that users may prefer dollar-pegged stablecoins due to their liquidity, network effects, and acceptance across platforms and borders. In South Africa, the adoption of dollar-pegged stablecoins is limited, while demand for stablecoins pegged to the rand is even lower. He urged countries to incorporate fiat on-/off-ramp channels and on-chain transaction points into their regulatory frameworks.
In its financial system stability assessment report released this month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that Brazil's cryptocurrency-based cross-border fund flows have been growing steadily since 2017, with their scale now exceeding traditional capital movements. The report indicates that these fund flows are largely driven by stablecoins, which are utilized by both corporations and retail investors for efficiency and tax-related reasons. Stablecoin flows are correlated with international and local investment indicators such as the S&P 500, VIX, and Bitcoin prices, and are also influenced by exchange rates, interest rates, policy uncertainty, and changes in tax policies. The IMF noted that the Central Bank of Brazil has taken measures to regulate the virtual asset service provider (VASP) industry, but gaps remain in areas such as customer legal protection and the segregation of custodial assets. Comprehensive implementation of international standards, including the Travel Rule, is still necessary for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). The report points out that Brazil's crypto system is interconnected with the traditional financial system, and regulators need to collaborate with domestic and international counterparts to establish a more robust reporting framework. The Brazilian Congress is preparing to deliberate on Bill 4308/2024, aimed at regulating the status of stablecoins.
Odaily News: Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to coordinate virtual asset regulation, enhance cooperation between the country's financial, tax, and capital market institutions, and address the fragmentation of digital asset regulation. The executive order establishes a Virtual Assets Committee composed of heads from Nigeria's major financial regulatory agencies to guide relevant policies. Nigeria's tax authority will update digital asset policies and provide more details on the impact on taxpayers. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, stated that the executive order does not create new regulatory agencies nor transfer powers between agencies; each institution retains its statutory duties and independence, and registration requirements will be determined based on the nature of the activity and the assets involved. A June report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that since 2019, Nigeria has accounted for approximately 60% of stablecoin inflows in Sub-Saharan Africa; between July 2023 and June 2024, the country's cryptocurrency inflows reached approximately $59 billion.
Odaily, Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated that as assets migrate to shared digital ledgers, policy choices regarding the monetary system, market infrastructure, and legal frameworks will determine whether tokenization strengthens the integration of the financial system or leads to further fragmentation.The tokenized economy is forming three types of settlement assets: tokenized bank deposits, stablecoins, and tokenized central bank reserves. Tokenization is not just about faster payments or programmable assets; it involves migrating financial assets and liabilities to a unified ledger, compressing execution, clearing, and settlement into a synchronized process driven by software. This shift may also transfer risks from the balance sheets of traditional intermediaries to platforms, code, and infrastructure providers. (The Block)
According to a post on the official blog of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tobias Adrian, Director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department, wrote that asset tokenization is not merely a technical upgrade but will fundamentally alter the structure of the global financial system. When financial assets are transferred to shared digital ledgers, the three major processes of execution, clearing, and settlement can be completed simultaneously, and risks will shift centrally from the balance sheets of institutions such as banks to platforms and smart contracts. The article also warns that while tokenization eliminates friction, it also removes buffer mechanisms, leading to real-time liquidity demands and accelerated risk transmission. For emerging market countries, the risks of rapid cross-border capital flows and erosion of monetary sovereignty are particularly prominent. The IMF emphasized that current policy choices will determine whether tokenized finance strengthens or fragments the global financial system, and countries need to establish coordination mechanisms as soon as possible on core issues such as the roles of public and private money, interoperability, legal frameworks, and liquidity support.