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2021-05-21

The only safe bet for crypto currency is when the government accepted and approved its use which is unlikely to happen.....No amount of institutionals interest can change this fact.... Whoever still in it is being hopeful, taking chances or living in denial..

Hong Kong to restrict crypto exchanges to professional investors

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