Christine Lagarde

Regulation

IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is ‘Inevitable’

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

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
News

World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos

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

Markets  ·  25 January 2018
IMF

‘Massive Disruption’: IMF’s Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Taken Seriously

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

Policy & regulation  ·  13 October 2017
Regulation

IMF’s Lagarde: Ignoring Cryptocurrencies ‘May Not Be Wise’

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

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2017