80% of South Koreans Consider Crypto a Form of Gambling, Survey Finds
A South Korean survey has found that 80% of citizens think crypto is a form of “gambling,” while many expressed fears about the dangers of rug-pulls and token price manipulation. The survey was conducted by the newspaper...
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The survey was conducted by the newspaper Segye Ilbo, in conjunction with the research firm Embrain.
The survey saw 1,000 people nationwide quizzed on crypto-related matters from August 3 to August 8....
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