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CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge warns Bitcoin rush could be pyramid scheme

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Central Bank of Kenya has warned that the rising popularity of Bitcoins may be a pyramid scheme that will leave Kenyans smarting from losses.

CBK Governor Dr Patrick Njoroge said cryptocurrencies are risky and consumers may not be protected. In 2015, the regulator issued a similar warning on digital currencies.

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