Financial oversight for traditional banking has evolved over decades, but the rapid rise of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance lacks comparable regulatory frameworks. Experts warn that without dedicated scrutiny, these emerging technologies could outpace existing safeguards, exposing investors and markets to new risks. The call comes as digital assets grow in influence, raising questions about how—or whether—governments can adapt legacy systems to govern decentralized innovation. Critics argue that piecemeal regulation may leave gaps that could undermine stability or enable misuse.
Regulatory structures for finance were cobbled together over a century — this technology needs its own scrutiny
