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Private key

The secret number that authorises spending from a crypto address. Anyone who has it controls the funds, and…

Sanctions

Restrictions imposed by one government on dealings with another state, entity or individual. They work through banks and…

Off the record

Information given on the understanding it will not be published, used to help a reporter understand a story…

Impeachment

A formal charge brought by a legislature against a public official. It is an accusation that opens a…

Dollar-cost averaging

Investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of price. It removes the need to time the market…

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