Cryptocurrency plays off 'Squid Game' and buyers lose big

The digital asset launched on October 21 using imagery from the 'Squid Game' series without the permission of Netflix. — Reuters

NEW YORK: An unsanctioned Squid Game cryptocurrency that played off the hit Netflix series made big losers out of people who bought in only to see the value plummet on Tuesday.

The digital asset launched on October 21 using imagery from the Squid Game series without the permission of Netflix.

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