Social media platforms are quite efficient when it comes to providing important information. Some companies, tech firms, and other organizations are using it to disseminate details about their new products and other innovations.
With that, teenagers and other young people are becoming more interested in crypto. Wells Fargo conducted s survey and revealed that 45% of the teens claim they know more about crypto because of social media platforms.
The new study "Social Media Increases Teenage Interest in Wall Street, Wells Fargo Survey Finds" also explained that around two out of three teenagers claim that they have enough knowledge and expertise when it comes to crypto investing.
On the other hand, Business Insider revealed that 50% of the parents, who participated in the study, also agreed that their children know more about cryptocurrency management and investment more than they do. However, should you trust the information relayed on the current social media platforms?
Crypto Scams On Social Media
According to Zero Fox's report, various crypto scams are emerging on different social media platforms. Aside from this, some experts warned people not to easily believe in influencers offering some tips on investing in digital currencies.
On the other hand, crypto critics and analysts also provided various reasons why incorrect crypto info and scams are becoming rampant on social media sites. These include the following:
- Crypto is irreversible
- Crypto's handlers are anonymous
- Most cryptocurrencies don't rely on financial institutions or government agencies.
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