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Overview
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global financial institution providing policy guidance on monetary stability, capital markets, and systemic risk.
Tokenization Warning (July 2026)
Financial Counselor tobias-adrian blog post July 2, 2026 (2026-07-02-imf-tokenization-tobias-adrian-blog):
- “Frictions disappear — but so do buffers”: instant settlement removes T+2 shock absorbers
- Automated margin calls and platform concentration amplify crisis propagation
- Risk migrating from bank balance sheets to platforms and smart contracts
- Stablecoins compared to money market funds (run vulnerability)
- Five-pillar roadmap: CB-anchored settlement, consistent regulation, legal clarity, interoperability, 24/7 CB tools