SEC Warns Investors Of “Highly Speculative” Bitcoin Risk

SEC Warns Investors Of “Highly Speculative” Bitcoin Risk

The sentiment surrounding Bitcoin to kick off 2021 was the highest it has ever been, with FOMO stretching from retail to corporations and institutions. However, things are quickly taking a turn for the negative. Pouring salt in the sudden and fresh wound, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission just issued a warning to investors […]


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