The world of international investment and finance has become forever intertwined with the internet and the electronic processes and platforms that are now essential for any form of financial transaction, let alone international trading, investment, and business growth. This article looks at the new forms of financial market and wealth generation that have come to the fore and will arguably form the core of new global financial systems.

Crypto

The cryptocurrency revolution has been long and ongoing and is now recognized as a viable alternative investment. For a currency that started as a niche segment and was initially only reserved for those in the IT and online sectors, cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream. Digital currencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum have proven themselves as viable usable and sustainable currencies. As with anything new, there have been teething issues, and as these are solved, it is assumed that the volatility of these currencies will diminish.

NFTs

Non-fungible tokens have become the latest in a line of investment options offered in the online space that do not follow the traditional system of finance and investment as we knew it. The examples of tokens available at the NFT marketplace at OKX provide a fantastic display of what is available to invest in, buy, or use. From a one-off Pokémon card that can be used in the game to short-form videos and photos of sports stars at work have become forms of online art, as well as bespoke collectables. The NFT sector also includes items that can be bought and used in the virtual and gaming world. It is a sector primed for huge growth and development, as some of the bigger internet players look to release their own range of bespoke tokens.

Crowdfunding and Online Group Investment

The ability to find interesting startups and simple business ideas and then support these using online platforms and apps is one of the biggest changes to the means of financial investment and entrepreneurial growth in the online space. Crowdfunding platforms have expanded and grown, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life with a huge range of ideas and business options now present themselves as a viable investment option for those who are interested in the not-for-traditional approach to business funding and investment.

Social Investment

Help to solve a global problem by investing what you have into green and sustainable solutions. The rise of social enterprise and the ability to plough back money into social solutions is one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy that will still serve to earn a profit. The rise of social enterprise and proof shown by huge enterprises, such as Danone, to make a significant social change as well as financial profits has been a beacon for many to follow in this direction.

International finance and investment options are changing all the time and the rise of the internet and the metaverse is likely to only intensify the growth and development of financial markets and investment options in the online space.