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It’s okay to opt out of the crypto revolution

26 mins | Apr 27, 2022
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The currency is ballooning to levels that can no longer be ignored. Prevalent across social media platforms and even in traditional ad spaces, you can't go anywhere without running into an ad for cryptocurrency - even NBA superstar LeBron James is encouraging people to "make history" and invest. However, while the industry has been good to the lucky few with the disposable cash to risk, it's unclear what it can offer the average person today. Everyone knows someone buying into the crypto revolution, but if you're hesitant, that's more than understandable. Rebecca Ackermann explains that regardless of what the top proponents say, it's currently unclear how crypto will change the future of finance and what can be done with the currencies you buy.

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