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TIL that in 2010 the stock market experienced a flash crash, caused by automatic trading. Over a trillion dollars were lost and mostly regained, all in 36 minutes. Exact causes remain disputed. (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

So the guy played with the system, doing things the system allows ,but because he wasn't in the club he got punished 🤷

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

A tale as old as time.