SEC Chair Says Crypto Rife With Fraud, Hucksters

The video discusses the challenges and risks associated with crypto investing, emphasizing the lack of consumer protections and the speculative nature of the asset class. It highlights unethical practices by crypto platforms, such as commingling and trading against investors, which are not allowed in traditional securities markets. The field is described as rife with fraud and bad actors, although there are also good faith participants.

What should investors be aware of regarding the speculative nature of crypto assets?

What is the nature of fraud in the crypto field as described in the text?