Seeking Alpha
2021-12-13 20:34:45

Bank of England says rapid growth in cryptos point to financial stability risks

The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee believes that crypto's rapid growth and development will present a number of financial stability risks, according to the BOE's December Financial Stability Report. "Such cryptoassets have no intrinsic value, are vulnerable to major price corrections and so investors may lose all their investment," the report says. Recall towards the end of May, BOE Governor Andrew Bailey called cryptos dangerous. Similar to the U.S., the BOE says enhanced regulatory law enforcement frameworks, both domestically and at a global level, are needed to influence developments in the crypto space. Meanwhile, "the FPC considers that financial institutions should take an especially cautious and prudent approach to any adoption of these assets until such a regime is in place." Similarly, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently said it's approaching crypto-related activities very carefully. The world's largest crypto by market cap, Bitcoin (BTC-USD -7.1%), falls

Get Crypto Newsletter
Read the Disclaimer : All content provided herein our website, hyperlinked sites, associated applications, forums, blogs, social media accounts and other platforms (“Site”) is for your general information only, procured from third party sources. We make no warranties of any kind in relation to our content, including but not limited to accuracy and updatedness. No part of the content that we provide constitutes financial advice, legal advice or any other form of advice meant for your specific reliance for any purpose. Any use or reliance on our content is solely at your own risk and discretion. You should conduct your own research, review, analyse and verify our content before relying on them. Trading is a highly risky activity that can lead to major losses, please therefore consult your financial advisor before making any decision. No content on our Site is meant to be a solicitation or offer