"The Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett: "Stay Away From Bitcoin"

When Warren Buffett speaks, like the old EF Hutton commercials used to say, people listen. Older people at least. He is nothing less than a master investor, with an unparalleled history of success and influence. And since people tend to follow leaders, and need to be led, he can banish a stock or industry to junk bond status at any time. His recent comments for the coming year now include Bitcoin, and his commentary is not pretty. Also read: 2014 - The Best and Worst Year for Bitcoin So Far. Warren Buffett: Stay Away From Bitcoin. A little background on Warren Buffett. He seems to have a....


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