When Crypto Trading Becomes an Addiction

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There is a live debate in the UK over whether regulation of cryptocurrency trading should fall within the scope of financial services or be treated as gambling. FT digital assets correspondent Scott Chipolina and our producer Persis Love report from Castle Craig in Scotland, a rehabilitation center where people are treated for crypto addiction. Additionally, presenter Claer Barrett and Scott Chipolina discuss what different regulation would mean for crypto investors.

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Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music by Metaphor Music.

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