Summary: <p>Last year was hard on cryptocurrency, with scandals and plummeting prices rocking the industry. Those losses were particularly keen for Black Americans, who are more likely to get into crypto than their white peers. Today, we’ll explore how targeted marketing and exclusion from traditional investment opportunities helped boost crypto’s appeal for Black investors. Also, the major takeaways from today’s strong jobs report and its impact on bond yields.</p> <p><em>Need some Econ 101? <a class="c-link" href="https://cloud.connect.americanpublicmedia.org/marketplace-crash-course" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://cloud.connect.americanpublicmedia.org/marketplace-crash-course" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Sign up for our Marketplace Crash Course</a> and get weekly lessons to complete at your own pace!</em></p>
