The nature of evolving risks to financial stability
By Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
BIS General Manager Agustín Carstens warned that cryptocurrencies, despite claims of decentralisation, often fail to function as reliable money and can threaten financial stability. He highlighted issues such as extreme price volatility, inefficient energy use from proof-of-work systems, and widespread fraud and manipulation in crypto markets.
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