Use the Federal Reserve Education article Beyond the Hype: An Introduction to Crypto Assets to introduce crypto assets as a modern investment alternative. Students should understand what crypto assets are, the basic role of blockchain and decentralized networks, and major types of crypto assets. Emphasize that crypto assets may be held as financial investments but can involve substantial price volatility and risk. The article also provides useful context by comparing the size of crypto markets with traditional stock and bond markets. Pasted text Pasted text

Pay particular attention to the sections “Beware of Scams,” “Are Crypto Assets Regulated?” and “Considerations Before Investing.” Use these sections to connect crypto investing back to the concepts of risk, investor protection, conflicts of interest, and evaluating sources of investment information introduced elsewhere in the toolkit.