Crypto is worth fixing; regulators should get moving

Crypto is worth fixing; regulators should get moving
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Bloomberg
By Bill DudleyThe once-burgeoning realm of crypto and decentralised finance keeps imploding, presenting policymakers with a quandary: should they just let it burn, or step in to address its now-obvious flaws?I’m with the second group. To maintain their credibility, and to derive the greatest benefit from blockchain technology, regulators should intervene and crack down on scams, protect investors and ensure market integrity.The dominoes keep falling after the demise of the FTX empire. The latest casualty, crypto lender Genesis Global Capi...

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