Marcus Hearn: Should advisers consider cryptocurrencies for clients?

Over the course of the last 20 years, the amount invested in the global financial markets has increased exponentially. This trend is embodied by the lucrative foreign exchange market, which as recently as 2016 saw more than $5 trillion (£3.85 trillion) traded during each 24-hour period, according to Statistica data. Recent growth in the financial marketplace has been triggered by two key factors, namely the emergence of online trading platforms and the diversification of various markets and asset classes. The latter point has been particularly impactful, as this has created a number of n...