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FRANKFURT – At a recent public meeting, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), highlighted the volatility and risks of investing in cryptocurrencies by sharing a personal anecdote about her son’s substantial loss on the cryptocurrency market. She told how her son suffered a 60% loss on his investment in cryptocurrencies, which highlighted her long-standing concerns with the sector.
Lagarde insisted on the need for strict global regulation of cryptocurrencies, linking digital assets to illegal activities and speculative trading. His son’s experience served as a textbook case for the potential dangers investors can encounter in a largely unregulated market.
At the same time, the ECB is continuing its work on a digital euro, aiming to provide a more secure and regulated alternative to private cryptocurrencies. Although this initiative may take years to launch, it is part of the central bank’s strategy to protect consumers and ensure financial stability amid the rise of digital currencies.
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