Edward Snowden Says Use Crypto, Don't Invest in It

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Edward Snowden, a famous whistleblower, and president of the Freedom of the Press Foundation, sees more value in cryptocurrencies in their use than as an investment.

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Snowden did express admiration for cryptographer Bruce Schneier, who was one of the lead signatories of the letter, for his work on cryptography.

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Snowden described many of the people who signed the letter as "prolific public trolls."

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Snowden was charged by the U.S. with espionage and given asylum in Russia following his leak in 2013. He was granted permanent residency rights there in 2020.

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