The government Tuesday caution investors about potential risks in investing in cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin price surpassed $10,000.

The government stressed that investors were responsible for investment in cryptocurrencies. It said Bitcoin and other digital currencies are not the legal tender, which gets government protection.

The government has strengthened its monitoring in the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin price shots above $10,000.

The prosecution and the police would also look out for swindlers who abuse the current cryptocurrency boom to deceive investors. They warned investors against fraudsters.