Holiday Crypto Craze

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1. What is one reason experts say there was a holiday craze around stocks and crypto in 2021?
1. More accessible digital tools for investing
2. More television and radio coverage
3. More celebrities talking about these topics
4. More attention on social media

HOLIDAY CRYPTO CRAZE | DECEMBER 17, 2021 EDITION | NEXT GEN PERSONAL FINANCE

• What is one reason experts say there was a holiday craze around stocks and crypto in 2021?
• More accessible digital tools for investing
• More television and radio coverage
• More celebrities talking about these topics
• More attention on social media

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2. Which celebrities promoted cryptocurrency or stocks through corporate partnerships in 2021?

1. Olivia Rodrigo, Kylie Jenner and Drake
2. JLo, Beyonce and Adele
3. Kevin Hart, Will Smith and Zendaya
4. Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus

HOLIDAY CRYPTO CRAZE | DECEMBER 17, 2021 EDITION | NEXT GEN PERSONAL FINANCE

2. Which celebrities promoted cryptocurrency or stocks through corporate partnerships in 2021?

• Olivia Rodrigo, Kylie Jenner and Drake
• JLo, Beyonce and Adele
• Kevin Hart, Will Smith and Zendaya
• Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus

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3. What is Stockpile?

1. A platform for trading cryptocurrency
2. A company that sells stocks on gift cards
3. A special type of investment designed as a gift
4. A new cryptocurrency tied to the stock market

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3. What is Stockpile?

• A platform for trading cryptocurrency
• A company that sells stocks on gift cards
• A special type of investment designed as a gift
• A new cryptocurrency tied to the stock market

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4. A late 2021 survey found that _______ of Gen Z investors believe that crypto investments will make them millionaires.

1. 30%
2. 55%
3. 75%
4. 96%

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4. A late 2021 survey found that _______ of Gen Z investors believe that crypto investments will make them millionaires.

• 30%
• 55%
• 75%
• 96%

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5. True or False? Receiving stock as a gift is not considered taxable income, regardless of the amount.

1. True
2. False

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5. True or False? Receiving stock as a gift is not considered taxable income, regardless of the amount.

• True
• False

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You’ve completed the exercise, now it’s time to learn

more about the current event:

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Discussion Prompt:

Would you ever give cryptocurrency or stocks to someone for the holidays or for their birthday? Why or why not?

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Extend Your Learning

Relevant Resources from NGPF:

• What new currency do taxpayers need to disclose on 2020 taxes? (Question of the Day)
• Why Should I Invest? (Lesson)
• PLAY: Roll with the Market (Activity)

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References:

• Why stocks and crypto are the hottest holiday gift this year (NBC)
• How to Gift Cryptocurrency Ahead of the Holidays (Money.com)
• A majority of Gen Z investors think crypto will make them millionaires (Business Insider)
• How to give the gift of crypto this holiday season (Fortune)

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