Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Cryptocurrency’.
1. The total market value of all the crypto assets surpassed 2 trillion dollars as of September 2021, a 10-fold increase since early 2019.
2. Anonymity of crypto assets also creates data gapes for regulators and can open unwanted doors for money laundering, as well as terrorist financing.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None
Answer: 2 Only
Explanation:
The total market value of all the crypto assets surpassed 2 trillion dollars as of September, 2021, a 10-fold increase since early 2020. International Monetary Fund(IMF) has warned the adoption of Crypto Currency, saying it can threaten financial stability of emerging market.
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