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Bitcoin is supposed to be a “trustless” token, but you’ll still need to place your trust in someone or something.
Illustration by Barron’s Staff
FTX’s bankruptcy got us wondering: Can you buy Bitcoin without going through an exchange?
FTX, quite simply, didn’t safeguard customer assets. Creditors who thought their crypto was safe are now trying to recoup around $3 billion through bankruptcy proceedings.
Source: finance.yahoo.com
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