Bitcoin demand driving 'the birth of a new asset class'

But UK will find it ‘very difficult’ to compete

Michael Nelson
clock • 3 min read

Increasing demand for bitcoin and other crypto investment vehicles is leading to “the birth of a new asset class”, but the UK may struggle to catch up as the last major exchange to grant approval for their trade.

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