IMF warns tokenized finance could worsen crises
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- The IMF report warns that instant settlement in tokenized finance removes time buffers needed for intervention during crises.
- The report compares stablecoins to money market funds, implying similar risks and regulatory concerns.
- The IMF urges central bank-anchored settlement to mitigate the amplified risks of tokenized finance.
Why it matters: The IMF recommends central bank-anchored settlement to prevent tokenized finance from amplifying future market crises.
