An orderly development of crypto‑asset and DeFi ecosystems will benefit from the definition of standards and practices that can act as a benchmark not only for supervised intermediaries but also for all the other players involved.
Interest in DLTs and their potential is growing at a fast pace, and a real challenge now for authorities and standards setters is striking a balance between protecting customers, financial stability, market integrity and favouring the adoption of useful, transformative technologies. In order to achieve this balance, knowledge is the first step.