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UK-based financial giant IG Group has officially entered the spot cryptocurrency market allowing retail investors to trade digital assets directly for the first time. The new service offers access to 31 crypto tokens including Bitcoin Ether XRP and trending altcoins like Bonk.
This move comes as the UK embraces digital asset innovation with growing public interest and ongoing regulatory developments. IG has partnered with US-regulated crypto firm Uphold which provides the infrastructure pricing and transaction handling. The new service is available on both the IG platform and IG Invest app offering users a seamless switch between crypto and traditional investment accounts.
Previously IG only offered crypto exposure through contracts for difference but this launch marks a major shift toward full crypto ownership. IG UK Managing Director Michael Healy called it a milestone for retail investors and the country’s crypto journey. As the UK advances crypto regulations this step by IG signals a bold commitment to supporting responsible crypto access and adoption.
