Bitcoin (BTCUSD)

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Number one bribes now is thru bitcoin. It gained fame and support initially thru nefarious characters. I believe a brokerage firm set up that mortgage bundle that almost took down the world economies.

"Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson remains strongly opposed to investing in cryptocurrencies, calling them a “bubble” and saying that “regardless of where they're trading today, [cryptocurrencies] will eventually prove to be worthless.” Aug 30, 2021

Perhaps he just doesn't understand the new game in town?
I see this as the Tulip of the 1600's. Very smart investors THEN believed it was real. Greed and seeking reinforcing "cheerleaders" is a method that only boosts your original opinion.

As for government digital currencies you do know that this topic was way before any crypto came to being. it is inevitable.