Michigan Attorney General: Bitcoin Poses 'Real-Life Risk' for Investors
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office has released a broad advisory on digital currencies, stating they carry “real-life risk” and urging consumers to learn more about bitcoin and other currencies before purchasing or using them. The advisory echoes similar releases by other state agencies, many of which have been published in the last six months. Warnings cover price volatility, tax considerations and the broader digital risks that consumers face when spending on the Internet. In a statement, Schuette suggested that digital currencies need to be treated carefully by the....
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