Crypto Fans Fail to Buy U.S. Constitution, Now Eye NBA Team

Crypto Fans Fail to Buy U.S. Constitution, Now Eye NBA Team

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Thousands of cryptocurrency investors recently attempted to purchase a rare first edition copy of the US Constitution by raising $47 million in ether, but fell short at a Sotheby's auction. Meanwhile, another group of crypto enthusiasts is gathering momentum to acquire an NBA franchise. This decentralized autonomous organization of 2000 members managed to raise $4 million in Ethereum in just six days. However, as NPR notes, this effort is far from sufficient to make a credible bid for even the least valuable NBA team, and convincing the NBA to accept a collectively controlled crypto investment remains a significant challenge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the goal of the cryptocurrency investors who raised over $40 million?

To purchase an NBA team

To buy a rare first edition copy of the US Constitution

To invest in a new cryptocurrency

To fund a blockchain startup

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the crypto investors' attempt to buy the US Constitution?

They fell short of the required amount

They decided to invest in something else

They successfully purchased it

They were outbid by another group

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the crypto group raise in their attempt to acquire an NBA franchise?

$10 million

$4 million

$40 million

$1 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge for the crypto group in acquiring an NBA team?

Insufficient funds to make a credible bid

Lack of interest from investors

Legal restrictions on cryptocurrency investments

Competition from other buyers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main obstacle in convincing the NBA to accept a crypto investment?

The absence of a legal framework

The decentralized nature of the investment group

The volatility of cryptocurrency

The lack of a clear business plan