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The case for bitcoin in Australian super portfolios

BY LACHLAN FEENEY | FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022 1:41PM

Whilst Rest Super announced at their 2021 AGM that they viewed crypto assets as an "important part" of their portfolio in the future, currently, no major Australian super fund ...

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