Headlines via Reuters, citing a senior BOJ official
- Cryptocurrencies mostly used for investments currently, speculative trading with usage for settlement is rare
- Providers of cryptocurrency-related services must proactively take steps to boost security and explain risks to investors
- Cyber attacks against market infrastructure could pose huge shock to financial system that could spread to global markets
- BOJ will take steps to boost cyber-resilience and support private sector efforts to protect market infrastructure
Almost surely referring to the Coincheck incident that took place last month. But it looks like the BOJ may start to get more involved in the matter, something which I'm sure they will be discussing more in the coming months.
