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Cryptocurrency nears adviser tipping point as players pile in

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Regulatory uncertainty and lack of access to familiar investment vehicles currently keep most advisers on the sidelines, but a study finds 44% expect to be working with cryptocurrencies within five years.

Wealth managers are close to a tipping point on cryptocurrency, and any one of several ongoing developments could prod the industry to tighten its embrace of the emerging asset class, according to a new study.

About 10% of financial advisers currently recommend cryptocurrency holdings to at least

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