Financial stability implications of crypto-assets

Lea Steininger, Mitsutoshi Adachi, Simon Kördel, Spyros Palligkinis, Anton van der Kraaij

Publication: Book/Editorship/ReportResearch report, expert opinion

Abstract

This box assesses potential financial stability concerns related to the rapidly growing market for crypto-assets. Crypto-assets (e.g. bitcoin, ether and ripple) are a new, innovative and high-risk digital asset class.21 Recent price developments and market interest in crypto-assets have given rise to concerns about potential financial stability implications. This box presents key facts on crypto-assets, concluding that they do not currently pose a material risk to financial stability in the euro area, but warrant careful monitoring.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationFrankfurt/Main
Publication statusPublished - 2018

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