Bitcoin vs. Social Security: Former Maryland Governor’s Ponzi Scheme Remark Sparks Fury
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley recently compared bitcoin to a Ponzi scheme while defending the U.S. Social Security Administration. The comparison drew criticism from bitcoin supporters, who countered by asserting...
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