IMF
head Christine Lagarde’s positive comments on cryptocurrency appear to
have inspired a U-turn in traditional finance circles.
Lagarde’s suggestion that digital currencies could give fiat-based setups “a run for their money” provided a powerful alternative perspective to bankers’ “fraud” accusations.
Lingham banker buddy’s optimism
Now, well-known crypto industry figures such as Vinny Lingham are producing evidence that optimism from legacy money is still flowing.
“[...] Now it just seems like easy money,” he added.
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IMF new role
For her part, Lagarde’s ‘Brave New World’ speech
at the Bank of England Conference late September contained more clues
to a future international regulatory stance on cryptocurrency.
“To make things smoother—at least a bit—we need dialogue,”
she said about cross-border regulatory efforts on fintech, including
digital currency and decentralized technology.
The idea that the IMF could play a vital role in achieving a level playing field for disruptive technology and countering FUD from banking moguls such as JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and John Normand, provides much-needed support for the industry.“Between experienced regulators and those regulators that are just beginning to tackle fintech. Between policymakers, investors, and financial services firms. And between countries.”
