Why Talking About Cryptocurrency Is Annoying: the Crypto Bro Stereotype
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Despite its rise in popularity, talk of cryptocurrency still rubs many people the wrong way. Blame the so-called crypto bro.
Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images You know the guy. He wears a Moncler vest, is always on his phone, and has very strong opinions on which NFTs you should buy. He also wants to tell you all about how much money he made off his latest cryptocurrency investment and how it all works. This persona, known as the "crypto bro," has proliferated over the past two years as digital currencies' spike in value tipped them from fringe investments to pop-culture touchstones. The crypto bro has become part of the cultural lexicon, earning a GQ profile and hashtags on Twitter and TikTok. The stereotype is the…
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