TabbFORUM: Can trade finance help stabilise crypto investment?

Cryptocurrency’s popularity among investors is well-documented and many remain bullish in their approach, spurred on by its potential to deliver sizeable returns. Investment banks, cryptocurrency exchanges and other parties have all evolved offerings to meet demand but the road ahead is not as smooth as many would hope.

The future inevitably looks bright in a bull market but the crypto correction in late November was a clear reminder of its often-staggering levels of volatility. It is because of this and the associated risks involved that regulators have begun to tighten their grip. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) recently proposed tougher capital requirements and China has famously banned crypto transactions.

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