# Nepal’s Crypto Surge Sparks IMF Warning

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Published: 2026-06-11T12:00:56+00:00
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Nepal’s crypto ban may be on paper, but the IMF says digital assets are booming underground—with stablecoins leading the charge—and warns the government must act fast to prevent financial chaos. Despite a 2021 crackdown that shut down all crypto activity, inflows jumped to over $2.6 billion in 2021, nearly 13% of GDP. Experts argue regulation should target risky behaviors, not tech itself, while the IMF pushes Nepal to clear its FATF grey list with a solid regulatory plan. Meanwhile, the IMF also urges El Salvador to rein in its Bitcoin experiments, despite claims of daily purchases—highlighting the global tug-of-war between innovation and oversight. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a6ddc8e15179e9e3

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