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US agencies highlight key crypto-asset risks

Could risk contagion spark the return of bank runs? Photo: Getty Images

Regulatory concern heightened by last year’s events in the crypto ecosystem.

The Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC have issued a joint statement that bluntly points out key risks associated with crypto-assets and crypto ecosystem players.

First on the list is the continuing risk of outright fraud and scams in the sector, often made possible by inaccurate or misleading representations and unfair,