IMF Economist Warns of Increased Financial Crisis Risk Due to Deregulation

Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has issued a warning regarding the U.S. government's push for financial deregulation. According to ChainCatcher, Rogoff highlighted that the relaxation of regulations, particularly concerning bank capital requirements and regulatory transparency, is significantly increasing the risk of a systemic financial crisis in the United States. Rogoff noted that one of the main reasons for supporting deregulation is to enable traditional banks to remain innovative and competitive in the face of cryptocurrency challenges, especially stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar. He cautioned that if cryptocurrency regulations are simultaneously relaxed, combined with deregulation in the traditional financial system, it could lead to a 'double deregulation' risk, potentially resulting in systemic collapse. Although a full-blown banking crisis may not occur in the short term, the risk has notably increased, with the regulatory balance between stablecoins and the traditional banking system becoming a critical concern.