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Paul Singer says bitcoin is ‘one of the most brilliant scams in history’

Elliott Management founder describes digital currencies as the 'ultimate expression' of our ability to seize upon hope and 'ride it to the stars'

Paul Singer says bitcoin is ‘one of the most brilliant scams in history’

Outspoken hedge fund manager Paul Singer offered perhaps his most withering assessment of cryptocurrencies to date, denouncing the technology and describing it as worse than a fraud, MarketWatchreports.

“When the history is written, cryptocurrencies will likely be described as one of the most brilliant scams in history,” Singer said in a letter to clients dated January, which was first reported by Business Insider.

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