The tl;dr: Crypto isn’t going to throw the world economy into chaos, <\/strong>mainly because the market simply isn’t large enough yet. But insufficient regulations, a lack of liquidity, and fragmented markets mean that investing is a seriously risky move on a personal level.<\/p> The same day, U.S.-based cyber security firm CipherTrace drove the latter conclusion home with a second report<\/a>, which found that crypto investors have already lost nearly $1 billion to theft in 2018. That’s a 250 percent increase over 2017’s figure, and the year isn’t even over.<\/p> Taken together, these reports seem to confirm what all but the most ardent crypto supporters probably already knew: Yes, cryptocurrencies boast a number of benefits over traditional assets, but until the space is properly regulated on a global level, experts suggest you invest in crypto at your own risk<\/a>.<\/p> READ MORE:<\/strong> Global Regulators Say Crypto Currencies Need Vigilant Monitoring<\/a> [Reuters<\/em>]<\/p> More on cryptocurrencies: Ten Crypto Exchanges Told Us How They Work. Looks Like They’re at Least as Sketchy as We Thought.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p> Disclosure: Several members of the Futurism team, including the editors of this piece, are personal investors in a number of cryptocurrency markets. Their personal investment perspectives have no impact on editorial content.<\/span><\/em><\/p> Here is the original post: Tales From the Crypto Wondering if you should invest in bitcoin or ether? Or worried that\u00a0under-regulated cryptocurrencies could\u00a0destroy the world economy? Continue reading HODL<\/h2>
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Reports: Crypto Is a Threat to Your Savings Account, But Not World Markets<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"