“Restrictions should not substitute for robust macroeconomic policies, credible institutional frameworks, and comprehensive regulation and oversight, which are the first line of defense against the macroeconomic and financial risks posed by crypto-assets,” it said.

The write up is a really interesting read and the above comment particularly jumped out….Bitcoin is a response to the failure of macroeconomic policies, and institutional frameworks. 

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I always like to see how nation-states and their proxies engage with the btc and crypto space, as a guide to sentiment and strategy.  Haven't read the whole thing, but this [IMF report](https://www.fsb.org/2023/09/imf-fsb-synthesis-paper-policies-for-crypto-assets/) on policy response is interesting so far.

Here's a [Coindesk writeup](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/09/07/blanket-crypto-bans-wont-work-joint-imf-fsb-paper-warns/) about it.