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Max Keiser Calls ETH, XRP, BNB ‘Shitcoins’, Community Reacts

Renowned crypto analyst Max Keiser sparks controversy while accusing cryptos like ETH, XRP, BNB, and ADA of funding terrorism.
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Max Keiser Calls ETH, XRP, BNB ‘Shitcoins’, Community Reacts

In a surprising turn of events, renowned crypto analyst Max Keiser recently made provocative statements about certain cryptocurrencies, alleging their involvement in funding terrorism. These remarks have ignited a firestorm of debate within the digital currency space, with strong reactions from both supporters and critics.

Notably, the crypto community has closely watched the Australian attorney Bill Morgan’s response to Keiser’s comments. Meanwhile, Morgan’s comment has added fuel to the fire.

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Max Keiser’s Controversial Claims

On October 18, 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on ten key members, operatives, and financial facilitators of the Hamas terrorist group, aimed at disrupting their revenue sources. In response, Max Keiser took to Twitter to express his strong opinions, stating that cryptocurrencies like ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, and many others are crafted by individuals he labels as “financial terrorists” and are allegedly being utilized to support terrorism.

Meanwhile, Keiser didn’t stop there. He urged for decisive measures, demanding that those linked to these cryptocurrencies, including individuals like Brad, Charles, Brock, Vitalik, Cynthia, and more, be incarcerated for their alleged involvement.

It’s important to note that the individuals Keiser mentioned are prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry, including Brad Garlinghouse from Ripple, Charles Hoskinson from Cardano, Brock Pierce of EOS, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis.

However, Keiser made an exception for Bitcoin, characterizing it as a unique, man-made, exceptionally limited digital asset designed to challenge the authority of central banks and unfavorable government actors. He even referred to Bitcoin as “God’s money.”

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Bill Morgan & Crypto Community Reacts

Bill Morgan, an Australian attorney known for his involvement in the crypto industry, couldn’t resist chiming in on Max Keiser’s remarks. Morgan humorously dismissed Keiser’s comments by saying, “Max is having another Altcoin episode.”

Meanwhile, Keiser’s comments have sparked intense debates within the crypto community, with some defending his right to express his views and others vehemently opposing his allegations. The use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities has long been a topic of concern and regulatory scrutiny, but Keiser’s statements have amplified these discussions.

Notably, a recent Wall Street Journal report has indicated that the United States Treasury Department plans to designate international cryptocurrency mixers and digital asset platforms that offer anonymity to users as potential hubs for money laundering. Hamas’s reported use of cryptocurrencies to finance its activities triggered this action in response to the conflict with Israel.

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