Washington State Issues Bitcoin Warning Amid Price Volatility
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has issued a new warning to potential buyers of digital currencies such as bitcoin. The advisory, entitled "Beware the Next Big Investment", offers a warning about investing in digital currencies, marijuana-related businesses and binary options. It reads: "Digital currency value fluctuates wildly because it is decentralized and often the subject of 'breaking' news and rumors." The majority of the item focused on the risk of unrealistic investment pitches, including those that seek to intentionally misinform investors. "Since....
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