Former UK Chancellor Lord Hammond Warns About Crypto Investing — Says ‘It’s G...

Former UK Chancellor Lord Hammond Warns About Crypto Investing — Says ‘It’s G...

Former U.K. chancellor of the exchequer Lord Hammond has reportedly warned about investing in cryptocurrencies. He said, “It’s gambling money,” noting that “people should be extremely cautious” and “Many regard them as closer to gaming than serious investing.” Nonetheless, he is currently serving as a senior advisor to a crypto firm. Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer Warns About Investing in Cryptocurrency Former British Chancellor Lord Philip Hammond has reportedly urged investors to be “extremely cautious”....


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