Just another quote with no context. Quite common on media, sad to see crypto media going the same way.

The complete citation is:

"Virtual [currencies] or cryptocurrencies are becoming and have already become more popular. They have already become or are turning into a full-fledged payment instrument and an investment asset in certain countries. At the same time, use of cryptocurrencies also carries serious risks."

Of course with no knowledge about the meeting wouldn't be hard to misunderstand his words