Crypto platforms feel like gambling because they are: Users are drawn to high-risk behaviour

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Crypto platforms feel like gambling because they are: Users are drawn to high-risk behaviour

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This article looks at how crypto platforms really work. Instead of simply being digital marketplaces, these platforms are designed to profit from user losses.

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