Bitcoin was dealt a fresh blow after HSBC's chief executive declared the bank would not touch it.
Noel Quinn said the lender will not offer the crypto-currency to clients, blaming its volatility and lack of transparency.
The stance is in contrast to rivals such as Goldman Sachs, which in March started a crypto-currency trading desk, while established fund management giants like Fidelity are offering bitcoin to clients.




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