IG debuts crypto investing for UK retail clients

Global investment and trading platform IG has become the first UK-listed company to roll out crypto trading to retail users in the UK.

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IG customers can now access a wide range of crypto assets, from the most traded coins such as bitcoin and Ethereum to a range of smaller assets. IG will charge a 1.49% fee on each transaction.

The offer – launched in partnership with crypto asset firm Uphold – is fully integrated across the IG platform and the IG Invest app, launched earlier this year. Uphold will execute all customer transactions and provide pricing data.

Michael Healy, UK managing director of…

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