How cryptocurrencies could trigger a financial crisis
CNN
Gone are the days when bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies could be thought of as a niche corner of financial markets.
What's happening: In a new report, the Financial Stability Board — an international body that brings together regulators from 24 countries and jurisdictions — said that the "fast evolving" crypto market could quickly reach a point where it becomes a "threat to global financial stability" due to its size, structural vulnerabilities and growing ties to the traditional financial system.
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