Navigating Digital Asset Trading: Challenges and Innovations

This chapter explores the evolution of trading digital assets, with a focus on Bitcoin and the necessary infrastructure, emphasizing the role of regulation in creating stable markets. It discusses the complexities of licensing, the ambiguity of asset classifications, and the slow growth of market participants due to these regulatory challenges. Additionally, the chapter highlights the importance of robust risk management systems and the potential for integrating cryptocurrency into traditional trading infrastructures to pave the way for larger financial institutions in the market.