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London’s IG Group Goes Full Crypto—Retail Traders Can Now Gamble… Er, Trade Spot Markets
London’s IG Group Goes Full Crypto—Retail Traders Can Now Gamble… Er, Trade Spot Markets
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Another day, another traditional finance firm dips its toes into crypto—this time with the UK’s IG Group rolling out spot trading for retail customers. Because what’s a regulated brokerage without a side hustle in volatility?
Active since 1974, IG just couldn’t resist the siren call of Bitcoin spreads. The move comes as regulators pretend to ‘protect’ retail investors while quietly letting them play with digital matches.
No word yet on whether they’ll offer ‘How to Lose Money Gracefully’ tutorials alongside their new crypto desks. Welcome to 2025—where even your grandpa’s broker is chasing the blockchain hype.
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