European Banking Authority Issues Opinion Report on Virtual Currencies

European Banking Authority Issues Opinion Report on Virtual Currencies

The European Banking Authority on Friday released an "opinion" report on virtual currencies, which has just started to make its rounds across the crypto-community. The 46-page report (which we have embedded below for your review) takes many different elements into account here, but also makes some statements that community members may find controversial. From the report's executive summary: While there are some potential benefits of VCs [virtual currency], for example, reduced transaction costs, faster transaction speed and financial inclusion, these benefits are less relevant in the....


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