I have never really been a fan of the stock market but at least at its core it kind of makes sense, being publicly traded gives a company the finances necessary

I have never really been a fan of the stock market but at least at its core it kind of makes sense, being publicly traded gives a company the finances necessary to do huge things. Gains and losses are based on company performance so they are open to some analysis. The cryptocurrency stuff feels like gambling right now, and if Goldman/Barclays are getting involved in it, it is because they know they can stack the deck.