IMF, global regulators soften stance on Bitcoin and crypto in wealth assessment standards
Global economic standards have been updated to formally recognize Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets in national wealth statistics, marking a pivotal shift in how governments measure digital value and financial innovation.
The new System of National Accounts (SNA), approved by the United Nations Statistical Commission and coordinated by the IMF and other global institutions, classifies eligible crypto assets as “non-produced nonfinancial assets.”
While these assets remain excluded from GDP calculations, they will now appear on national balance sheets, reflecting their growing role in financial systems and public sector portfolios.
Crypto gains formal recognition
The revision comes as part of a broader effort to modernize how…
