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Financial giant HSBC is not hopping on the crypto bandwagon anytime soon. A representative from the company said the bank has a "limited appetite" for products that derive value from virtual currencies. Is HSBC's decision based on a lack of shareholder interest, or is the bank staying on the sideline out of fear? "The Hash" panel breaks down why some institutions are still reluctant to get into crypto.
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    Francisco Gimeno - BC Analyst Banking feels threatened by the new paradigm. They are rationalising this with calls to being careful and engaging on the normal tradicional financial practices which have worked up to now (always at their benefit too), but forgetting that the digital economy is gaining an exponential moment which can't be stopped.