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Fantastic cryptos and where (not) to find them: prudential rules for the digital age
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Since their main-stream inception with Bitcoin in 2009 cryptocurrencies have evolved dramatically emerging as a transformative asset class distinct from traditional flat currencies. Cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology have introduced significant efficiencies such as greater transactional transparency faster settlement processes and increased financial accessibility. As a result the market has grown exponentially achieving a market capitalisation f approximately US$3.93trn (as at 22 July 2025) signifying deepening integration within the global financial system.
Notwithstanding the successes a string of scandals including the collapse of crypto ventures such as Celsius BlockFi and Terra and the implosion of FTX has brought renewed focus on the volatility and liquidity of such instruments and their systemic impact. In response to the rapid evolution and integration of cryptocurrencies the Basel Committee developed a detailed prudential framework designed to manage the associated risks effectively. This article...
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