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A Crypto Catastrophe: The Stunning Fall of FTX—and What Comes Next

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Rise and Fall of Technological Giants

This chapter examines the parallels between the adoption of cryptocurrency and historical technologies like automobiles and the internet. It highlights the initial public skepticism towards new innovations, alongside insights from a book about General Electric's decline.

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