Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Put in Highest Risk Category in Bank Capital Plan
- Global regulators consulting on 1,250% risk weight for crypto
- Financial firms are starting to build crypto trading business
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Banks will face the toughest capital requirements for holdings in Bitcoin and other cryptoassets under global regulators’ plans to ward off threats to financial stability from the volatile market.