The watchdog said it will seek to ensure risks stemming from cryptocurrency markets are mitigated, by encouraging greater coordination between domestic and international regulatory bodies
Nine percent of people living in Britain hold cryptocurrencies, according to a government poll conducted in January. Image: Shutterstock
London, United Kingdom: The Bank of England on Thursday urged global authorities to increase oversight of the cryptocurrency sector to prevent it becoming a risk to financial stability.
The British central bank's Financial Policy Committee (FPC), which is tasked with safeguarding the financial system, revealed the conclusion in a key report on the volatile industry.
The watchdog said it will seek to ensure risks stemming from cryptocurrency markets are mitigated, by encouraging greater coordination between domestic and international regulatory bodies.
"Enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks, both domestically and at a global level, are needed to address developments in these markets," the FPC stated in the report.
Concerns for the impact of the crypto-space have come as the industry has experienced rapid growth and adoption.