Tag: financial_stability

BIS's DeFi Warning: A Necessary Shield Against Crypto Chaos

BIS's DeFi Warning: A Necessary Shield Against Crypto Chaos

The blockchain revolution promised to democratize finance. It’s quickly beginning to feel more like a digital Wild West. People are creating and destroying fortunes all around us based purely on speculation and there’s nobody enforcing the rules. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) report isn’t a killjoy for innovation. Rather,...

BIS Study Urges Vigilance as DeFi and Crypto Approach "Critical Mass"

BIS Study Urges Vigilance as DeFi and Crypto Approach "Critical Mass"

Well, our friends at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) just published an interesting long read. It looks at potential financial stability risks resulting from the crypto ecosystem’s growing links to the traditional financial system, including banks and nonbank financial companies. The study further underscores the immediate need for proactive...