Finance questions

1- In 1992 hedge fund manager George Soros sold short more than 10 billion British Pounds, a bet which

eventually earned him a $1 billion profit. How did he accomplish this feat?

2- In 2008 Credit Default Swaps were traded OTC in a dark and nearly unregulated market. How does this

differ from Put Options listed on the CBOE in terms of regulations and transparency?

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