Brits may like crypto-assets but advisers 'avoid like the plague'

'Risk to my business and status'

Hannah Godfrey
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Some 15% of Brits may be considering investing in cryptocurrencies, a new survey has suggested, but financial advisers would be warning them to steer clear of such a volatile investment.

According to research by ThinkCoin, one-in-seven (15%) people in the UK are considering cryptocurrency investment. This figure compares with the 17% of Brits who presently invest on the stockmarket, which ThinkCoin suggested was evidence of a "mainstreaming" of cryptocurrencies as an investment option. In reality, 4% of Brits have acted on these intentions and bought cryptocurrencies but ThinkCoin CEO and co-founder Nauman Anees said many people were beginning to wake up to the "huge opportunities" cryptocurrencies represent. "Investing and trading through traditional channels - via b...

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