Meet the crypto sceptic who owned and lost more than 50 bitcoin

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Marcel Wasserman is a financial advisor who once owned 52 bitcoin, having bought at under R1 000. He became less enthusiastic about bitcoin after losing most of it and selling the rest. Today, he's more enthusiastic about an 'all-weather' portfolio that can ride out good times and bad. He explains why getting out of debt is the key to financial affluence.

21 Nov 2023 English South Africa Tech News · Investing

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