Housing Is One Reason Not All Countries Feel Same Pinch Of Higher Interest Rates

PM Images By Mehdi Benatiya Andaloussi, Economist, World Economic Outlook Division of the IMF’s Research Department; Nina Biljanovska, Economist, Macro-Financial Division of the Research Department; Alessia De Stefani, Economist, IMF Research Department; and Rui C. Mano, Deputy Division Chief, IMF’s Research Department Effects may be delayed in some countries: if interest rates remain higher for…

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JAN3 Launches New Division to Help Countries Buy Bitcoin

JAN3, a leading Bitcoin technology company, has unveiled its latest venture, JAN3 Financial, aimed at onboarding nation-states and high net worth individuals to Bitcoin, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This move attempts to address the growing demand for acquiring and securing Bitcoin among nation states, public entities, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals….

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BIS Chief Urges Countries to Establish Legal Frameworks for CBDCs

According to the report, in some countries, central banks are directing their attention toward wholesale CBDCs, which are designed to facilitate the settlement of interbank transfers and other wholesale transactions. Agustin Carstens, the General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has urged countries to take immediate action in establishing clear legal frameworks to…

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Bitrefill Empowers Bitcoin & Crypto Travelers with Global eSIM Service Across 140 Countries

Bitrefill, a popular platform that sells gift cards for bitcoin, has announced its partnership with eSIM Go, enabling travelers in over 140 countries to pre-purchase an e-sim and have local data available as soon as they arrive, per a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.  Now, Bitcoin enthusiasts and digital nomads can experience uninterrupted internet access…

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