01.13.2023
BIS Bulletin | No 66 |
12 January 2023
Key takeaways
- The recent high-profile failures of FTX and other crypto firms have re-ignited the debate on the appropriate policy response to address the risks in crypto, including through regulation.
- The “shadow financial” functions enabled by crypto markets share many of the vulnerabilities of traditional finance. These risks are exacerbated by specific features of crypto.
- Authorities may consider different – not mutually exclusive – lines of action to tackle the risks in crypto. These include containment or regulation of the crypto sector or an outright ban.
- Central banks and public authorities could also work to make TradFi more attractive. A key option is to encourage sound innovation with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
The recent crypto market turmoil highlights the urgency of tackling the risks. There are different lines of policy action, including issuing central bank digital currencies to encourage sound innovation. #BISBulletin #Crypto #CBDC #Regulation https://t.co/DnI4GXi35X pic.twitter.com/qVDPSWBBwC
— Bank for International Settlements (@BIS_org) January 12, 2023
Source: BIS