Treasury to launch financial education initiative around crypto investments
More education and awareness for crypto asset investing “would be helpful” according to Treasury officials. The United States Treasury Department is launching a new initiative to raise awareness of the risks involved in investing in digital assets.The move comes as the asset class transitions from a niche market into mainstream investment according to a top Treasury official, potentially drawing in less sophisticated investors. The Department’s “Financial Literacy Education Commission” is developing educational materials designed to inform the public how crypto assets operate and how they....
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