> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.myrenegade.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.myrenegade.net/the-challenges-currently-facing-cryptocurrency-exchanges/isolation-from-traditional-banking.md). # Isolation from traditional banking Another significant concern is that cryptocurrency exchanges are only now discovering the best practices required to keep their trading infrastructure secure from potential harmful activity. As a result, many exchanges still have a high level of technical security breaches, as well as a lack of legal protection for the assets involved. This is one of the primary reasons that traditional financial institutions shun blockchain-based marketplaces. So, what are the outcomes? Traditional banking institutions do not recognise cryptocurrencies as an asset class for the reasons stated above, which means they are unable to deliver crucial financial services to half of the world's population. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://whitepaper.myrenegade.net/the-challenges-currently-facing-cryptocurrency-exchanges/isolation-from-traditional-banking.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.