Why MSCI Says Crypto Treasury Firms Pose Risks

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MSCI maintains its concerns: companies holding massive crypto positions face valuation challenges, unclear accounting standards, and extreme volatility.
The index provider notes that crypto-heavy firms could distort benchmark performance, especially during major market swings — a concern echoed by Federal Reserve research showing crypto’s correlation and leverage risks.

[Abdul Khan]

Their concern is valid—volatility makes treasury exposure tricky.

[Rimon Khan]

Risk frameworks haven’t fully adapted to digital assets yet.