Regulation of Crypto Assets

The purpose of this note is to identify elements of regulation that authorities should consider when deciding on a regulatory framework for crypto assets.
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Volume/Issue: Volume 2019 Issue 003
Publication date: January 2020
ISBN: 9781513520315
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Investments and Securities-General , Economics- Macroeconomics , Economics / General , IMF multimedia service , FinTech note , Bali Fintech agenda , FINTECH note , trading platform , Virtual currencies , Securities , Fintech , Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) , Blockchain and DLT , Global

Summary

The rapid growth of crypto assets has raised questions about the appropriate regulatory perimeter and the ability of the existing regulatory architecture to adapt to changing conditions. Effective regulation of financial services promotes long- term economic stability and minimizes the social costs and negative externalities from financial instability. The same underlying principles for regulation should apply to nascent products and services based on innovative technologies, notwithstanding design challenges.