Ukraine set to legalize crypto by 2025 under strict regulations
Ukraine plans to legalize cryptocurrencies by early 2025, applying standard taxation rules without offering tax incentives. Go to Source
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El Salvador plans Bitcoin policy changes to secure $1.3B IMF loan — FT
El Salvador reportedly expects to reach an agreement with the IMF on a $1.3 billion loan deal in return for changes in its Bitcoin Law. Go to Source
Iran Declares UN and IMF Ineffective, Advocates for BRICS-Driven World Order
Iran’s president slammed the UN Security Council and International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the BRICS summit, accusing them of losing effectiveness due to Western interference. He called for BRICS nations to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and push for a new global order. The president urged the bloc to strengthen alternative institutions and reshape … Read more
Is G20 Losing Relevance? BRICS’ Rise Signals Shift in Global Power
The rapid rise of BRICS is challenging the relevance of the G20 as a global platform, with BRICS nations now surpassing the G7 in economic output. As BRICS gains influence, discussions about reforms to major international organizations, including the IMF and UN, are intensifying. According to an expert, the G20’s future is increasingly uncertain as … Read more
Can BRICS Dethrone World Bank and IMF? Why Cuba Is Betting on Its Growing Dominance
BRICS is emerging as a potential alternative to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), challenging the dominance of Western-led financial institutions, according to Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. With major economies like China and Russia among its members, BRICS offers developing nations more favorable financial terms. Countries such as Cuba and … Read more
BRICS Bank Offers Zimbabwe Escape From IMF Debt Traps, Says Professor
A Zimbabwean professor has highlighted the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering better financial terms to developing nations. He emphasized the NDB’s role in helping countries like Zimbabwe escape debt cycles and discussed the introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a currency backed by mineral wealth, … Read more
US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low
The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share at 18.76%. This downward trend … Read more
IMF Urges El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Law and Strengthen Oversight
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to narrow the scope of its bitcoin law, strengthen regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency, and limit public sector exposure. The IMF remains engaged with the country to support reforms and ensure bitcoin adoption does not threaten financial stability. IMF Urges El Salvador to Tackle Bitcoin … Read more
JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning trust in fiat currencies. Both institutional and retail investors are viewing gold and bitcoin as safe havens amid global economic uncertainty, with future trends depending … Read more
IMF pressures El Salvador to overhaul Bitcoin regulations
According to the International Monetary Fund, El Salvador has a 3% annual GDP growth rate and roughly $144 million in outstanding loans. Go to Source
