«This means that virtual currencies are
vulnerable to
bubble risks, and susceptible to be used for money laundering and terrorism financing, therefore can potentially impact
financial system stability and cause
financial harm to society,» the central bank's communications department said in its statement.
«Ownership of virtual currency is very risky and full of speculation because there is no authority responsible,» the central banker continues, «there is no official administrator, there is no underlying asset underlying virtual currency price and trading value is very volatile so
vulnerable to the risk
bubble and prone to be used as a means of washing money and financing of terrorism, so that it can affect the stability of the
financial system and harm the public.