IMF Adds Bitcoin to Global Economic Statistics

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made significant changes to its seventh edition of the Balance of Payments Manual, incorporating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin into global economic statistics.

IMF Standards Revision

In the latest version of the Balance of Payments Manual (BPM7), released on March 20, the IMF included digital assets in its global statistical standards for the first time. According to the new standards, Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies are recognized as non-productive assets in global economic statistics.

Digital Asset Classification

The IMF's new framework separates digital assets into fungible and non-fungible tokens and classifies them based on whether they entail associated liabilities. Bitcoin and similar tokens without liabilities are treated as capital assets, while stablecoins with liabilities are deemed financial instruments.

Regulating Staking and Crypto Yields

The IMF acknowledges the complexity of staking and crypto yields, suggesting that rewards from holding tokens could be treated like dividends and recorded as income. Activities like crypto mining or staking are now categorized as services included in computer services exports and imports.

The IMF's update to the Balance of Payments Manual helps countries better track the economic impact of digital assets. This move signifies a major acknowledgment of cryptocurrencies' influence on the global economy.

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