Financial Markets Underestimate Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks, ECB Warns

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Financial Markets Underestimate Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks, ECB Warns Key Takeaways - Traditional financial institutions are now applying stricter crypto transaction monitoring standards than crypto exchanges, according to Chainalysis. - Banks and TradFi firms flag suspicious crypto flows at much lower dollar thresholds than exchanges, especially for indirect exposure. - Nearly half of organizations onboarded in 2026 operate at compliance standards that would have ranked among the strictest 10% in 2020, showing rapid industry maturation.