Spain’s Largest Asset Managers Still Reluctant to Invest in Cryptocurrencies

Spain’s Largest Asset Managers Still Reluctant to Invest in Cryptocurrencies

The biggest Spanish asset managers are still not convinced of cryptocurrencies as an asset class, and therefore have no plans to invest in the space yet. The declarations of several spokespeople linked to these companies state that, while there is a significant opportunity in the nascent cryptocurrency sector, it is still too young and volatile to put significant investments behind it. Spanish Asset Managers Still Skeptical About Crypto Spain’s largest asset managers are still not convinced crypto is a good investment vehicle, at least for now, according to statements from several....


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