Recently, comedian and conspiracy theorist Owen Benjamin sparked a heated discussion by labeling Bitcoin (BTC) as a “decentralized Ponzi scheme.” This assertion has prompted responses from various figures in the crypto space, including Ripple CTO David Schwartz, adding complexity to the ongoing debate. Bitcoin: a Decentralized Currency or Ponzi Scheme? Owen Benjamin’s argument revolves around The post Is Bitcoin a Decentralized Ponzi Scheme? Ripple CTO Gives His 2 Cents appeared first on CoinGape .