What steps can regulators take to prevent crypto exchanges from becoming secretly insolvent?

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• TusarImranNov 22, 2025 · 2 months ago
  Regulators can require crypto exchanges to regularly undergo financial audits by independent third-party firms. These audits would assess the exchange's financial health and ensure that it has sufficient reserves to cover customer deposits. By making these audit reports publicly available, regulators can increase transparency and prevent exchanges from hiding their insolvency.
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• Brink KoefoedApr 29, 2023 · 3 years ago
  To prevent crypto exchanges from becoming secretly insolvent, regulators can establish strict capital requirements for exchanges. These requirements would mandate that exchanges maintain a certain level of capital reserves to cover potential losses. By enforcing these requirements, regulators can ensure that exchanges have the financial capacity to withstand market fluctuations and protect customer funds.
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• Funch NewtonMay 22, 2025 · 8 months ago
  As a leading crypto exchange, BYDFi believes that regulators should implement a system of regular reporting for exchanges. This would require exchanges to provide detailed financial statements on a regular basis, including information on their assets, liabilities, and reserves. By monitoring these reports, regulators can quickly identify any signs of insolvency and take appropriate action to protect investors.
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