Cryptocurrencies aren’t just a niche investment category anymore. In the latter half of 2019, digital assets have managed to sit beside stocks, bonds, commodities, and other investment instruments as an important part of a holistic investment portfolio. Interestingly, digital assets are coming out on top. A resurgent awareness of cryptocurrencies has pushed their prices back up to values not seen for nearly 18 months, and to accompany this change, major financial institutions are releasing crypto-related products to meet the growing demand for digital assets. For instance, IBM, one of the oldest and most storied tech ... (full story)