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Bank of England warns crypto system could threaten financial stability

Risks may be small now, but concerns are still apparent, says Sir Jon Cunliffe

Bank of England warns crypto system could threaten financial stability
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Crypto technologies have become a financial stability concern, a deputy Bank of England governor said.

“Crypto technologies offer a prospect of radical improvements in financial services,” deputy governor for financial stability Sir Jon Cunliffe said in a 13 October speech at the Sibos conference. “However, while the financial stability risks are still limited, their current applications are now a financial stability concern for a number of reasons.”

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