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Lithuanian Banking Group Warns Over Crypto Investments
A self-governing banking association in Lithuania just issued a warning to residents regarding the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.
By Wolfie Zhao
Updated Sep 13, 2021, 7:37 a.m. Published Feb 28, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
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A self-governing banking organization in Lithuania has issued a warning to domestic investors regarding the risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
In a statement put out on Tuesday, the Lithuania Banking Association stated that, while cryptocurrency has recently gained significant attention, it still remains obscure to domestic investors. As such Lithuanian investors were advised to be cautious in dealing with digital assets.
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According to the statement:
"Those who decide to invest in cryptocurrency must realize that they do so only at their own risk. Virtual currencies are unattended and unregulated. Today's value of cryptocurrencies is based on speculations and transactions of such currencies are usually irrevocable and anonymous."
Created as a self-governing body to inform the public about financial technologies and relevant regulations, the association consists of major financial institutions in the country including Swedbank, SEB Group, Danske Bank and the LKU Credit Union Group.
The association further said it plans to stay aligned with the country's central bank, Bank of Lithuania, in keeping a distance from activities related to cryptocurrencies.
"LBA members strictly adhere to the position of the Bank of Lithuania to clearly disconnect their activities from virtual currencies and not to provide related services," the association said.
The comments also arrive as the central bank is stepping up its effort in monitoring the development of cryptocurrency-related business, such as initial coin offerings (ICOs), within its territory.
Just weeks ago, Bank of Lithuania initiated a probe over a domestic ICO, which reportedly raised around €80 million ($97.8 million), that was determined by the regulator to be offering securities. The action followed earlier ICO guidance released by the central bank.
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