Regulatory supervision involves the ongoing oversight and monitoring of financial institutions and market participants by designated authorities. This function ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and established standards, aiming to maintain financial stability, protect consumers, and prevent illicit activities. Supervisors conduct examinations, assess risks, and enforce corrective actions as needed. It is a continuous process vital for market integrity.
Context
In the rapidly evolving digital asset sector, regulatory supervision is a central theme as governments seek to manage the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. News reports often detail how existing financial regulators are extending their supervisory powers to digital asset service providers. The debate around the appropriate scope and methods of regulatory supervision continues as new digital financial products and services are introduced.
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