Taking Crypto Risk: $14-Billion Spanish Bank Seeks Success With New Fund
Spanish bank A&G, known for its specialization in private banking services, took a big step by introducing the maiden crypto fund to be regulated under Spanish law. Boasting an impressive portfolio with assets under management reaching a staggering 12.4 billion euros ($14 billion), A&G proudly presents this innovative and actively-managed fund, a first-of-its-kind in the […]
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