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Brad Sherman: “The only confidence I have is the U.S. dollar is an outstanding good currency, but cryptocurrencies, if they succeed…”

On the recordMay 5, 2021
The only confidence I have is the U.S. dollar is an outstanding good currency, but cryptocurrencies, if they succeed, will have unique appeal to only two groups: narco-terrorists; and tax evaders.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman criticizes cryptocurrencies, linking them to illegal activities and undermining the U.S. economy.

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