IMF updates global standards to include crypto in balance of payments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has overhauled its balance of payments standards to reflect the growing impact of digital assets. According to the newly released Balance of Payments Manual, Seventh Edition (BPM7), cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) are now classified as non-produced nonfinancial assets, while certain tokens are treated akin to equity holdings.. source: https://cryptoslate.com/imf-updates-global-standards-to-include-crypto-in-balance-of-payments/