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New <i>Squid Game</i> Cryptocurrency Launches as Obvious Scam

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New Squid Game Cryptocurrency Launches as Obvious Scam

The BBC and Business Insider covered the new crypto uncritically in a wildly irresponsible move.

Matt Novak

10/29/21 6:00AM

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