BANK OF ALBANIA
PRESS RELEASE
ESAs warn consumers of risks in buying virtual currencies
Publication date: 23.02.2018
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) for securities (ESMA), banking (EBA), and insurance and pensions (EIOPA) have today issued a pan-EU warning to consumers regarding the risks of buying Virtual Currencies (VCs). The ESAs warn consumers that VCs are highly risky and unregulated products and are unsuitable as investment, savings or retirement planning products.