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Weekend crypto wipeout offers reminders of (after-hours) risk

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Julie DiMauro

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After what has been dubbed a “geopolitical tweet,” rapid selling in crypto assets acted like a stress test for the investment sector.

The crypto world was turned upside down this weekend in a strong reminder to everyone that the arena remains a volatile one that investors must be wary of and not invest in without performing adequate due diligence and considering their tolerance for risk.

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