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Warren Buffett’s Anti-Crypto Stance May Have Changed — Here’s an Update

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Warren Buffett is not a crypto enthusiast.

The legendary investor has repeated skepticism toward the industry.

Buffett famously referred to bitcoin as “probably rat poison squared” In 2021 , Berkshire Hathaway invested $500 million , followed by another $250 million in Nu Holdings , a Brazilian digital banking company.

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