Fidelity Digital Assets Europe Head: Bitcoin Will Play Prominent Role in Investment Portfolios

Chris Tyrer leads all client service activity for the region, addressing their needs to secure, trade, and support digital assets

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Source: Fidelity Digital Assets

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Blockworks’ Forward Guidance podcast host Jack Farley sat down with Chris Tyrer, head of Fidelity Digital Assets Europe, at Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in London to discuss the role digital assets play in investment strategies today and in the future.

Tyrer leads all client service activity for the region, addressing their needs to secure, trade, and support digital assets. Prior to joining Fidelity Digital Assets, he served as a managing director at Barclays Investment Bank, leading its digital assets project, which examined the market opportunities for the firm. He also served as global head of commodities trading for Barclays following a long career in traditional financial markets.

Watch the full interview below.


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