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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Invest intelligently: Cryptocurrency warnings from NY Attorney General - RochesterFirst

ALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) — After the cryptocurrency market hit concerning lows last month, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to New Yorkers Thursday regarding the risks of investing in these online currencies.
Cryptocurrencies are entirely digital currencies used primarily for investing and some online purchases. A relatively new invention, the very first virtual cash to come out was Bitcoin in late 2009.
Since then, there has been an explosion of thousands of different kinds of cryptocurrencies, with varying degrees of success and longevity.
While the crypto market is heralded by some as a stable place to invest, last month, both new and established digital dollars took an huge hit, costing investors hundreds of billions of real-world dollars.
To help New Yorkers make informed choice, Attorney General James compiled a list of concerns, potential problems, and other hazards to consider before filling your e-wallet with e-coins.
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