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Conflicts of Interest

Definition

Conflicts of interest describe situations where an individual or entity possesses competing personal or financial interests that could improperly sway their professional judgment. This arises when duties to one party might be compromised by obligations or advantages derived from another association. Within digital asset markets, this could involve executives making decisions that benefit their personal token holdings or validators influencing network upgrades for private gain. Such circumstances pose significant risks to objectivity, fairness, and market confidence.