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Critic slams cryptocurrency as a tool for crime and political manipulation

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A Mastodon user expressed a highly critical view of cryptocurrency, labeling it a "fake digital wannabe currency" primarily used for illicit activities such as scams, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. The user also stated that cryptocurrency is a significant force in American politics, holding the system hostage by threatening to fund campaigns against politicians who oppose it. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing a strong opinion about cryptocurrency, not reporting on a verifiable event or development.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Critic slams cryptocurrency as a tool for crime and political manipulation

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "#Crypto? ... Crypto is a fake digital wannabe currency that's mostly useful for scams, human trafficking, drug trafficking and crime and gambling and a very sm

    "#Crypto? ... Crypto is a fake digital wannabe currency that's mostly useful for scams, human trafficking, drug trafficking and crime and gambling and a very small percentage of Americans use crypto ... but they are now the biggest money force in American politics..." "basically …

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