The rise of blockchain and crypto-assets in 2017 caused significant headaches to regulators around the world. Price volatility, significant interest from retail and institutional investors alike, the launch of Bitcoin futures on major regulated exchanges along with a daily presence in mainstream media meant crypto-assets are becoming validated as...

Investment banks typically have the following core business lines: Capital Markets – issuing stocks and bonds to raise capital for their corporate clients on the primary market, selling them to investors and trading them on the secondary market for clients or for the bank’s own account. Advisory Services –...